Bamberg Cathedral is one of the country's Imperial Cathedral. It is located near the Old Town Hall and is considered a symbol of the city. At the very beginning of its history on the site of a temple located fortifications that have been converted into a basilica by King Henry II in 1004. In 1007 was created Diocese of Bamberg, this was done on purpose in order to contribute to the spread of Christianity in these lands.

In 1012 the cathedral was consecrated in 1081 but suffered a major fire, restoration work only ended in 1111. In this test for the temple was not the end, later, in '74, he had to go through another fire, in which it was decided to demolish the building. In the XIII century on the site of the Cathedral reappeared temple, built in the Gothic style and decorated modestly enough.

At the corners of the temple towers of different heights are located. Despite the subsequent adjustment, over time the appearance of the structure remained practically unchanged, while developments of our time concerned only the interior. So in 1678 the decoration of the cathedral and its altars were decorated in the baroque style and did not change much until the middle of the XIX century.

Currently, the Cathedral is considered to be the main attraction of Bamberg, it is decorated with numerous statues and sculptures that have become classics of the art of medieval Germany. The central portal provides a composition titled "The Last Judgement", founded in the XII century. In the eastern side of the cathedral is the Portal "Adam Gates" was engaged in the creation of the XIII century sculptor from Reims, whose name is unknown.

Three-nave basilica is decorated with two arcades. One of them is the famous equestrian statue of "Bamberg Rider" in 1230. Many historians have tried to establish the identity of the person who served as the prototype of the rider, but so far no one has managed it. In one version of this image of the Hungarian King Stephen. The cathedral is buried Emperor Henry II and his wife St. Cunegonde, revered as the patroness of the city. Tombstone of both spouses was made by sculptor T.Rimenshnayderom in 1513. The church is also buried Pope Clement II, formerly the local bishop.

When it is running Episcopal Cathedral Museum, which houses a collection of sacred objects and the imperial robes.

Since 1993, the cathedral included in the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.