Bamberg's market (forum by 1176) on the road from Villach to St.
Veit, with its own court district outside the duke's authority but no council, elected judge or seal. A Romanesque basilica is built shortly before or after 1200.
Who holds it
- Name
- The bishop of Bamberg
- Title
- Lord
- Confidence
- high
Lord in 1200
The bishop of Bamberg; the market judge, chosen from his knightly vassals, is the burgrave of Dietrichstein.
How things stand that morning
A Bamberg market.
Charter
Forum by 1176; no town law.
Communities
Not recorded.
Fairs and markets
No regular markets yet (town article).
Militia
Not recorded.
Walls and castle
Dietrichstein castle above it.
Trade and crafts
The Vienna, Styria, St. Veit, Villach and Venice road.
Where the sources disagree
Evidence: From the town article.
Sources and studies
Last revised 4 November 2026. Published 4 November 2026. Suggest a correction on the OMNIA Discord.