An old imperial town and bishopric, Bamberg stands on seven hills, and has many medieval and Baroque buildings. Attractions include the Imperial Cathedral (13th century) with famous ‘Bamberger Reiter’ sculpture, reliefs, royal tombs and Veit Stoss altar; the old Town Hall; picturesque fishermen’s dwellings (‘Little Venice’); the Franconian Beer Museum; Old Royal Palace, New Palace (picture gallery) and rose garden; and Michaelsberg Monastery.