protected monument
MonasteryBamberg
Fischerhaus
The former Fishery of the Benedictine Monastery of Michaelsberg in Bamberg, Bavaria, is a historic building that once played a crucial role in supplying the monastery and is now protected as a listed building. Its architecture and history reflect the region's development.
History+
The origins of the fishery are closely linked to the Benedictine Monastery of Michaelsberg, which used it as an economic building. It served for fishing and storing fish products, which were an essential part of the monastic diet. Over the centuries, the farm adapted to changing circumstances but maintained its function as an important supply base until secularization dissolved the monastic structures.
Location+
The building is located in the city of Bamberg, an independent city in the Upper Franconia administrative region of Bavaria. Bamberg is known for its historic old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is situated on the Regnitz River.
On site+
The former fishery is now designated as a listed building in Bavaria, underscoring its historical and cultural value. Its current condition and use are shaped by heritage protection, which ensures the preservation of its historical substance.
Nearby+
- Kloster Michelsberg (sacred building, approx. 1345 m away)
- Hebendanz Palais (residence, approx. 1510 m away)
- Burgerpalais Bamberg (residence, approx. 1587 m away)
- Erzbischofliches Palais (residence, approx. 1672 m away)
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Location: 49.9023, 10.8641