Sammlung Ludwig Bamberg im Alten Rathaus I Museen der Stadt Bamberg — Attraction in Bamberg

We were drawn to this museum because of the current exhibitions but it also has a large collection of objects relating to the town’s history including some artefacts found in their local rivers. I didn’t ask if there would be translations for each piece in English and this proved not to be the case. All the museums and galleries I had visited in Germany to date had had excellent translations. I was given a booklet which broadly outlined the key points for each room of their permanent exhibition but there was nothing provided in English for their temporary exhibitions. This would have greatly enhanced our visit as there were some very interesting pieces in...

Innen ist das Alte Rathaus ein sehr sehenswertes Museum der Stadt Bamberg, darin begeistert der „Glanz des Barock“ - Porzellane und Fayencen der Sammlung Ludwig - eine der schönsten und reichhaltigsten Porzellan Sammlungen, die ich kenne; sogar einen „Bourdalou“ haben sie, sieht aus, wie eine große Sauciere, diente aber der „Erleichterung“ der Damen in ihren Reifröcken während der stundenlangen Predigten des Jesuitenpaters Bourdalou um das Jahr 1700. Und außerdem hier zu erleben: der alte Ratssaal. Alleine die großartigen Ausblicke auf Bamberg würden schon den Besuch lohnen! Dazu die derzeitige Weihnachts-Sonderausstellung im UG - die größte Krippe der Barockzeit: SUPER! Nicht verpassen! Leider ist der Zugang nicht...

This whole city is amazing. Each little street has many many things to offer. Its got architecture, beer gardens, vineyards, local Resturants, medieval Churches, memories of renaissance and many many bridges. Its a must to see for...