Amberg

Amberg occupies a bend of the Vils River in Bavaria’s Upper Palatinate. Much of its compact old town remains defined by medieval walls, towers and gates marking the former boundary. The Stadtbrille water gate is a distinctive local landmark: its two arches, reflected in the river, create the spectacles-like image behind its name. Amberg grew as an important centre of the Upper Palatinate iron trade, and its historic streets are anchored by the late-Gothic Basilica of St Martin. See how Amberg relates to the Upper Palatinate by browsing webcams in the surrounding area.

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