Bambergs first Catherdral: was consecrated on Emperors Heinrich II's 39th birthday on May 6th 1012, it burned to the ground. Bishop Otto I had it rebuilt (1102-1139) again the building burned down. The current cathedral was consecrated on May 6th 1237.
This cathedral is gothic style as you can tell by the arches, plain styling (not ornate) and the gargoyles found throughout. This was a massive cathedral consiting of Crypt. In 1987-1995 during excavation work the crpyt was uncovered. This was the Bishops Burial Place, which had been planned for many years. However, the first bishop was buried there 1998. It was a little strange to walk down in the crypt, we felt uncomfortable taking a picture of the crypt.
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