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Town in Bavaria, Germany
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Amberg is in Upper Palatinate. Having been a rich city in the early modern era, Amberg has a well preserved city wall.
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literally: town spectacles
A bridge, built as a part of the town fortifications, whose arches reflected on the river waters resemble a pair of spectacles.
air museum
Located centrally in a palais dating back to the 14th century, on 650 m², this museum presents various exhibits about air, both regarding tech as well as art. It also gives room to everyday topics and architecture. Started on private initiative, it is run by an association.
City museum
It has exhibits on life and industry in Amberg, the history of clothing and works of Michael Mathias Prechtl and houses travelling exhibitions.
City Hall
Electoral Palace
The former residence of the counts of the Rhenish Palatinate, built at the beginning of the 15th century and renovated in 1603.
Claimed to be the smallest hotel in the world.
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