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Bamberg

Bamberg is in Upper Franconia. The town has slightly over 70,000 residents. For its historical architecture and preserved heritage, the whole town of Bamberg is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

Bamberg, Germany landscape

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Currency
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
German
Language
German
Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)
Power plugs
Type C/F
Power plugs
Type C, F · 230 V
Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
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Germany · Population: 77K · Calling code: +49

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