1576 – Alte Hofhaltung, Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany

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The Alte Hofhaltung or Alte Residenz in Bamberg was built as the Bishop’s palace in 1571-76. Replaced by the Neue Residenz in 1704, the structure contains fragments of masonry from the great hall and chapel of the 11th-century episcopal palace. Today the Old Court houses the Historical Museum of the city of Bamberg.

Published April 25, 2013 | Last Updated February 14, 2025