The city of Bamberg in Bavaria, Germany is known for its history and art. And collectors of antiques are well acquainted with the Bamberg Art and Antique District. The city's unique and world-renowned antique district is located below Bamberg Cathedral. The city was largely spared damage during the Second World War, so its diverse heritage has been preserved over the centuries. Historical and cultural events have left such an impression on this city since its founding that antique dealers and collectors feel very much at home here!
Many of the antique dealers in the Bamberg Art and Antique District have a reputation for quality and rarity. This is one of the reasons why this city attracts buyers and collectors from all over Germany and beyond. The heart of Bamberg's antique district is located in a square bounded by the streets Karolinenstraße, Herrenstraße and Dominikanerstraße. The short distances between shops and the winding cobblestone streets invite you to stroll from one treasure trove to the next. There is so much to discover everywhere, this city is a living museum for the curious collector.
Antiquariat Lorang has been in business in Bamberg's art and antiques district since 1989 and houses more than 50,000 antique books. Nestled between the cathedral and the old town hall is Senger Kunsthandel, which has been at this location since the 70s. This shop specializes in Gothic sculptures and also offers selected furniture from the 18th to the 20th century and paintings from the 15th to the 20th century. With fresh temptations around every corner, such as Hauptmann Antiquitäten and Silber Kontor Heiss, to name just a few, this is an area that is hard to leave!
Once a year in the summer, the Bamberg Art and Antiques District hosts a fantastic antiques fair known as the Bamberger Kunst- und Antiquitätenwoche. This is a spectacular month-long event that involves all the dealers in the area, plus additional guests from inside and outside of Germany. Many of the listed buildings in the area are used for exhibitions, shop opening hours are a little more generous, and outdoor spaces are taken over with additional stalls and events. It is a wonderful celebration of this historic town and all things antique.
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