Diocesan Museum

When it’s not the cathedrals or churches reminding us that Bamberg was once an episcopal city, its few museums beautifully carry the torch. Take the Diocesan Museum, right next to the city’s cathedral—talk about a prime location! Built in 1731, this cultural gem is a treasure trove of liturgical objects. Inside, you’ll find reliquaries, church vestments, nativity scenes from around the world, and an impressive collection of religious and ceremonial garments dating back to the 11th century, all in remarkable condition. Highlights include Henry II’s star-studded cloak and his wife Cunigunde’s choir cloak—both belonging to the last imperial couple of the Holy Roman Empire, a realm that stretched from eastern France to western Poland and lasted until the mid-18th century. Open daily with an entrance fee, the Diocesan Museum promises some truly fascinating discoveries.