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A Brief Encounter...As in Very Brief - an introduction to Bamberg and Franconia (Germany) for visitors
My introduction to Bamberg was brief...as in very brief. With only an hour to explore, this is what I saw and what I later learned about one of the most lovely towns in Franconia.
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