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The picturesque university town of Bamberg in Upper Franconia (part of Bavaria) is a popular tourist destination thanks to its mediæval architecture and numerous attractions – the magnificent dome with its trademark statue of the Bamberg horseman; the enchanting rose garden nearby; the traditional breweries producing the famous Rauchbier (smoked beer); and the notorious Druden­haus – the witch prison that sealed the fate of thousands of innoc­ents during the 17th-century witch trials. Though this reminder of Bamberg’s terrible past no longer stands, documents and various artefacts of the trials can still be viewed in the city museum. There is also ample opportun­ity to embark on a boat trip alongside “Little Venice” on the river Regnitz, or enjoy the panoramic views from the castle hill.