Description of the attraction
The new episcopal residence is the palace where the princes-bishops of the city of Bamberg lived. It was built in 1602 in the Renaissance style under Johann Philip von Gebsattel. Work on the creation of this beautiful building took almost a century. As a result, the Renaissance style changed to Baroque, which was reflected in the construction drawings, where all adjustments were made.
As a result, several generations of talented architects worked on the New Residence. For example, Leonard Dientzenhofer worked on the front of the majestic Baroque palace, and Balthasar Neumann worked on the garden and park ensemble. 1803 was a turning point in the history of the residence - secularization began and it became the property of the king.
The new episcopal residence is famous for its rich history; a large number of very famous historical figures have visited its walls. For example, Napoleon liked to stay here, Marshal of the Army Louis-Alexander Berthier, as well as King Otto I of Greece and King of Prussia Frederick the Great spent their time in this beautiful place.
Today, the New Episcopal Residence is open to tourists. There is a large State Library, as well as the National Gallery, which houses a huge collection of Baroque and Old German paintings, tapestries and furniture. Each visitor finds himself in an unusually beautiful garden, where you can see a large number of different varieties of roses. This wonderful place offers a beautiful view of the Michelsberg monastery and the city of Bamberg. When visiting the residence, you can enjoy the sophistication of the interior, in particular, the decoration of such premises as the Marble Hall, the Emperor's Hall and the Mirror Room.
