Bamberg's city archives see themselves not only as a documentation centre ("The administration's memory") but also as a centre for research on Bamberg's history and its associated institutions. In addition, literature, photos, posters and films etc relating to and from Bamberg are collected here. The archival materials, some of which date from 13th century(!) and the archival collections which are continuously being extended, are available to the public to answer any questions on Bamberg's past and present (within the framework of the valid legal requirements).