Amberg, Medieval town in Upper Palatinate, Germany
The Vils River flows through this Bavarian settlement, which features complete medieval walls, defensive towers, and a central marketplace surrounded by Gothic buildings.
First documented in 1034, Amberg developed into a major trading center during the Middle Ages, specializing in iron ore exports along the Vils river network.
The Gothic town hall from 1358 and Saint Martin's Church demonstrate the architectural legacy of the medieval period in the Upper Palatinate region.
The tourist office behind the town hall provides walking tour guides and operates Monday through Friday, with additional Saturday hours during summer months.
The Stadtbrille, a fortified bridge structure spanning the Vils River, creates a reflection in the water that resembles a pair of eyeglasses.
Location: Upper Palatinate
Elevation above the sea: 374 m
Part of: Bavarian Iron Route
Shares border with: Amberg-Sulzbach
Website: http://amberg.de
GPS coordinates: 49.44542,11.85873
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
St. Martin
87 m
Wallfahrtskirche Maria Hilf in Amberg
1.2 km
Rosenthalstraße 12
2.8 km
Erasmus-Gymnasium
861 m
Mariahilf-Berg
1.7 km
St. Georg
648 m
Luftmuseum
172 m
Schulkirche
263 m
Electoral Palace
327 m
Stadtbrille Amberg
307 m
Town Hall of Amberg
9 m
Paulanerkloster Amberg
156 m
Stadttheater Amberg
341 m
Jesuitenkolleg Amberg
617 m
Nabburger Tor
299 m
Katholische Nebenkirche, sogenannte Frauenkirche, ehemalige Hofkapelle
297 m
Schloss Moos
3.8 km
Provincial Library Amberg
618 m
Burg Amberg
1.2 km
Synagogue (Amberg)
149 m
St. Michael
5.2 km
St. Michael
1.4 km
Wingershofer Tor
383 m
Vilstor
431 m
Ziegeltor
284 m
Ehemalige Malteserbrauerei
672 m
Stadtmuseum Amberg
179 m
Kurfürstliche Regierungskanzlei
246 mReviews
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