BAMBERG, a large handsome town of Franconia in Germany, and capital of a bishopric of the same name. It was formerly imperial, but is now subject to Bavaria. The country about it produces plenty of corn, fruits, and liquors. It has an university, founded in 1585; and is situated at the confluence of the rivers Main and Regnitz. E. Long. 10. 15. N. Lat. 50. 10.