Maximilian Square and Fountan, Bamberg

The largest square of the city is named after the Bavarian King Maximilian I (Maximilianplatz), locals call it simply "Maxplatz". In the 15th century, the Gothic church of St. Martin was built on this site, the current architectural ensemble of the square was formed in 1732-1737.

The left border of the square is formed by the building of St. Catherine's Hospital, on the right is the former building of the theological seminary, which since 1933 houses the city administration, so it is called the "New Town Hall". During the secularization of 1802, the church was closed and demolished three years later. Since then, the square has been a large open space where city mass events are held. In December, there is a Christmas market on the square.

The square is decorated with the Maximiliansbrunnen Fountain, created by Ferdinand Miller in 1888. On the pedestal in the center of the fountain is a bronze statue of King Maximilian I of Bavaria (1756-1825), famous for his reform and educational activities.

The fountain bowl is surrounded by an openwork cast-iron fence with four statues of famous and legendary figures: the founder of the Diocese of Bamberg, Henry II (973-1024), his wife Kunigunde of Luxembourg, better known as Saint Kunigunde, (980-1033), Bishop Otto I of Bamberg (1060-1139) and King Conrad III (1093-1152), who was born and died in Bamberg.