Photos: Ermell, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Ввласенко, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Photos: Ermell, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Ввласенко, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Obere Pfarre and the city's tallest spire
Your local guide
Ursula Meixner
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Highlights
- A Marian altar, carved figure by figure
- The city's tallest spire, explained
- Gothic art anchoring one neighbourhood
- Centuries of worship in one church
- Bamberg's skyline, seen from below
About this tour
This session looks at Obere Pfarre, home to Bamberg's Marian altar and its tallest spire. You see the altar's carved figures up close and then the spire itself from the street outside. It is a focused look at one church's two most distinctive features.
I move slowly inside before stepping back out for the exterior view, explaining each part in turn. Questions are welcome throughout, and I send a short note afterwards on the altar's history.
This suits anyone interested in Gothic art and architecture. It also pairs well with the Michaelsberg session for a fuller look at Bamberg's church history.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Bamberg before heading out.
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Marian Altar 15 min
You see the Gothic church's Marian altar in detail, and I explain the story behind the figures carved into it.
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The Tallest Spire 15 min
Stepping outside, the camera looks up at the city's tallest spire, and I explain how it has anchored this part of town for centuries.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Bamberg: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Sauerkraut mit Bratwurst and Sand district, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Berlin time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Bamberg, showing you Marian Altar and The Tallest Spire live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet over Google Meet, with the link sent once you book. I keep a warm, thoughtful pace, since this ceiling rewards a slow, careful look.
Times shown in Berlin time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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