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Since 1966 the diocesan museum is accommodated in the chapter house, which was built by famous Balthasar Neumann in 1733. After extensive redevelopment work the re-opening of the museum took place in 1991/1992.
The museum presents religious art. The emperors’ coats (11th/12th century), the ornat of pope Clemens II († 1047), the so-called "Gunthertuch” (11th century), the passion carpet (1500) and the numerous liturgical vestments are of the utmost significance.

Domplatz 5, 96049 Bamberg
Opening hours: Tuesday–Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Local History of Bamberg
1230: The "Bamberger Reiter” ("The Equestrian of Bamberg”). It is the first life-size equestrian statue of antique standard. Up to now it is not proved definitely whom the "Bamberger Reiter” represents. Probably it is Saint Stephan of Hungary (969–1038).

1647: foundation of the university; 1803: cancellation of the university; 1972: re-foundation as comprehensive school; since 1979: university again; since 1988: the university is called "Otto Friedrich University of Bamberg”.

1802/1803: Bavaria comes into possession of the collegiate monastery of Bamberg. During secularization: destruction of numerous churches, cathedrals and monasteries.