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Bamberg GermanySightseeingSt. Gangolf - The church of St. Gangolf is the oldest church of Bamberg and it is truly well worth seeing. It was built in the early 12th century at bishop Otto's command. Otto of Bamberg was an admired bishop in medieval times. You will see many memorials dedicated to Otto in Bamberg like the Otto-fountain or Otto Square. Today, the St. Gangolf church is still an active congreation and has about 2800 Catholic members. The church combines styles of gothic, romanesque, rococo and modern age. The church can be visited outside the religious services for free. The history of the holy Saint Gangolf is meager documented. The Burgundian aristocrat was born in 716 and was killed in 760. He was worshiped as a martyr in Portugal and Spain, later also in Germany. A relic of St. Gangolf (a part of his head) is in posession of the treasury of the church in Bamberg. Full Map |
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