St. Stephan, Protestant church building in Bamberg, Germany
St. Stephan is a Protestant church located on Bamberg's easternmost hill, notable for its Greek cross floor plan and medieval tower. The structure combines older architectural elements with later additions, creating a layered composition across different eras.
The original church was consecrated in 1020 by Pope Benedict VIII, marking a turning point for Christianity north of the Alps. The medieval tower dates to the 13th century and shows how the structure evolved into its present form over the ages.
The name St. Stephan refers to Saint Stephen and has shaped Bamberg's skyline for centuries. Today, visitors notice how the church dominates the eastern hillside and appears straightforward in its design language.
The building sits on a hilltop, so visitors should expect some steps to reach it. The adjacent Stephanshof grounds offer additional areas to explore and invite you to linger.
The church's bell system comprises ten bells, one of which is a Gothic bell from the 14th century. The remaining nine bells were cast in 1961 and work together harmoniously with the older bell.
Location: Bamberg
GPS coordinates: 49.88830,10.88620
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:01
Palast
100 m
Brunnenfigur
104 m
Felsenkeller
68 m
Beginenhof
104 m
Bürgerhaus
86 m
Pfründehaus
85 m
Domherrenhof
105 m
Eisgrube 18
46 m
Domherrenhof
70 m
Wohnhaus
98 m
Unterer Stephansberg 2
77 m
Bürgerhaus
73 m
Bürgerhaus
100 m
Eisgrube 16
54 m
Stephansplatz 1
68 m
Wohnhaus
93 m
Eisgrube 8
102 m
Heiligenfigur
104 m
Eisgrube 20, 20a
40 m
Baudenkmal
81 m
Eisgrube 14
71 m
Bäckerei
101 m
Baudenkmal
89 m
Cultural heritage D-4-61-000-679 in Bamberg
85 m
Eisgrube 12
83 m
Cultural heritage D-4-61-000-681 in Bamberg
72 m
Eisgrube 10 (Bamberg)
91 m
Stephansplatz 2
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