06/04 - Bamberg

We decided to visit at least one old town in Germany. We chose Bamberg. It was pleasant to stroll through the old market, pass by the vivid exterior fresco of Altes Rathaus before finding our way up to the Michaelsberg Abbey on top of a hill.

The splendid Baroque interiors of Michaelsberg Abbey was definitely the highlight of Bamberg. The ceiling paintings of plants and herbs enhances a sense of natural beauty and freshness to the interior, and provides a perfectly clean backdrop for the ornamental Baroque figures at the chancel, organ and alter. The gardens of Michaelsberg provides great views over the town. Before heading down, we had lunch at the outdoor cafe in the abbey's garden and tasted the famous Bamberg smoke beer.