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    Tourist Attractions in Nuremberg

    The most interesting and beautiful tourist attractions in Nuremberg. Photos and a brief description.

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    About Nuremberg

    The most “German” of all German cities, Nuremberg, has seen many important historical events in its lifetime. Unfortunately, the first thing that comes to mind is the triumph of the Third Reich, the Nazi military marches and the devastating Nuremberg trials. The city was caressed by Hitler, here he planned to build a grandiose architectural complex for the needs of his party.

    But there is another Nuremberg, in which tourists admire the medieval streets of the Old City, the flying spires of the magnificent Frauenkirche (it’s a little embarrassing that it was built on the site of a burned synagogue), the age-old traditions of the city’s craft associations and hearty Franconian cuisine. For the convenience of the guests of Nuremberg, a special tourist route has even been created, which covers all the important attractions.

    Top Tourist Attractions in Nuremberg

    Nuremberg Fortress

    A unique monument of medieval architecture, located in the Old Town. On the watchtower of the castle there is an observation deck with panoramic views of Nuremberg and the surrounding area. The fortress was built in the XII century. It consists of the imperial castle, the Burgrave fortress and the city fortress. The complex is protected by thick walls that were able to repel the strongest onslaught.

    Nuremberg Fortress
    Market Square

    Market Square

    The square originated in the XIV century on the site of a Jewish ghetto, in 1349 on St. Nicholas Day hundreds of people were burned here. The place is decorated with a picturesque gilded fountain in the shape of a spire. This structure was really supposed to become the spire of the city church, but due to lack of funds, it was erected in the middle of the Market Square. On Christmas Eve, festive fairs are opened here, and the surrounding houses are decorated with bright garlands.

    Historical Mile of Nuremberg

    A tourist route organized and equipped by the city authorities especially for the guests of Nuremberg. The "Historical mile" passes through all significant attractions, it is equipped with hints and pointers that help tourists navigate the area and not miss anything interesting. The route starts at the Tower of the Mother of God and ends at the Meat Bridge.

    Historical Mile of Nuremberg
    Church of the Virgin Mary (Frauenkirche)

    Church of the Virgin Mary (Frauenkirche)

    Catholic church on the Market Square, built on the site of a Jewish synagogue in the middle of the XIV century. The structure retained its original appearance until the Second World War. After the bombing, only the walls and the facade remained. The church was reconstructed in 1946-53. The building is made in the style of flying German Gothic, the front facade is decorated with a historical clock of the beginning of the XVI century, inside there is an altar of the middle of the XV century.

    St. Lawrence Church

    The Lutheran church, which was one of the first to adopt the new church teaching of M. Luther. There is evidence of the construction of the church in the XIII century, but the building of the XV century model has survived to this day. The Church of St. Lawrence is built in the Gothic style, it is considered the most beautiful temple in Nuremberg. The interiors are painted by local artists A. Kraft, P. Fischer and F. Stossom. The building was seriously reconstructed after the Second World War.

    St. Lawrence Church
    St. Sebald 's Church

    St. Sebald 's Church

    Another magnificent Gothic temple of the XIII century, adorning the architecture of Nuremberg. The church was named after the hermit and pious missionary Saint Sebald, the patron saint of the city. The temple was erected by supporters of Lutheran teaching. Until 1945, the interior was decorated with a unique organ of the XV century, played by the composer I. Pachelbel. As a result of the destruction, the instrument was lost and replaced with a new one in 1975.

    Albrecht Durer House Museum

    The house of the famous Nuremberg woodcut master of the XV century, who made an invaluable contribution to Western European art in the Renaissance era. A. Durer owned the building until 1528, after which it changed hands many times. The museum was organized at the end of the XIX century. He managed to avoid serious destruction during the war, so today visitors can see the original historical setting.

    Albrecht Durer House Museum
    German National Museum

    German National Museum

    The largest museum in Germany, founded in the middle of the XIX century in the walls of a former monastery. The museum collections contain more than 1.2 million exhibits belonging to various eras – from the Stone Age to the present day. Paintings, sculptures, tools, musical instruments, antique globes and clocks, weapons, scientific instruments, objects of applied art and much more are stored here.

    Toy Museum

    The museum is located in a three-storey house of the beginning of the XVI century. The basis of the exposition is the private collection of the Biker family. Dolls made of baked clay began to be produced in Nuremberg back in the XIV century, in the XVII local craftsmen came up with dollhouses, which later gained frenzied popularity among children. The museum's collection contains about 65 thousand copies, including old samples and modern inventions of the "toy" industry.

    Toy Museum
    Palace of Justice

    Palace of Justice

    The famous building where the Nuremberg trial of the leaders of Nazi Germany was held in 1946. The palace was built at the beginning of the XX century. It was not chosen by chance for the trial of Hitler's associates — regular Nazi Party congresses were held here. Nuremberg at one time was even called "the city of the party congresses of the Third Reich." Hall No. 600, where the historical process took place, has been open to the public since 2000.

    Holy Spirit Hospital

    The institution has been operating since the XIV century and is considered one of the oldest hospitals in Europe. Now there is a nursing home on its territory. In the past centuries, the hospital also served as a shelter for lepers. The building is located in the Old Town, it is surrounded by a very picturesque landscape. The medieval building stands right on the water among lush vegetation.

    Holy Spirit Hospital
    Nassau House

    Nassau House

    The medieval tower of the XII century, which is considered the oldest building in Nuremberg. The upper tiers were erected later – in the XV century. The architects of the building took residential towers of Italy as a model for their project. In those distant centuries, the urban aristocracy lived in such houses. The building belonged to various families, the last owners were representatives of the Schlusselfelder family.

    The Mauthalle Building

    The structure of the end of the XV century, erected according to the project of G. Behaim. Previously, there was a customs office and a warehouse on its territory. The modern Mauthalle building has been restored after almost total destruction during the Second World War. Nowadays the premises are rented by commercial organizations, in the basement there is a restaurant "Barfusser", which serves Franconian cuisine.

    The Mauthalle Building
    Tuhershloss Castle

    Tuhershloss Castle

    The ancestral castle of the noble Tuber family, which was used as a summer residence. The building was built in the middle of the XVI century, in its architecture you can guess the features of German Gothic, French and Italian Renaissance. The castle still belongs to the descendants of the Tuher family, but there is a public museum on its territory, where antique objects, paintings, precious tableware and other attributes of high society life are exhibited.

    The territory of the NSDAP congresses

    During the Third Reich, Nuremberg was almost a favorite city of Hitler and his party associates. NSDAP congresses were constantly held here, Nazi detachments marched through the squares, the streets were hung with red flags with a black swastika. In Nuremberg there is a whole district (Dutzendteich Park), which was specially rebuilt for the needs of the NSDAP, it was called "The Territory of the Imperial Party congresses". The monuments and artifacts of this area will tell a lot about Hitler's incredible ambitions.

    The territory of the NSDAP congresses
    Nazi Party Documentation Center

    Nazi Party Documentation Center

    The archive of the Nazi Party, which is located in the monumental building of the Congress Hall. The structure was built by order of A. Hitler, but they could not fully implement the project. The funds of the center contain unique printed, photo and video materials, eyewitness accounts. Here you can see the book "Mein Kampf" and get acquainted with its contents. The architecture and interior of the building make a gloomy and depressing impression on tourists.

    Fountain "Marriage carousel"

    The fountain was built in 1984, located on Ludwigsplatz Square. Its author Yu . Weber embodied in the sculptural group ideas about the light and dark sides of family life (the poem was taken as a basis by H. Registry office "Bittersweet marriage life"). For a long time there were debates among the public about the acceptability of some parts of the composition and the "propriety" of their placement in a public place.

    Fountain
    Beautiful fountain

    Beautiful fountain

    The most famous fountain in the city, located on the central Market square. It is believed that it was a dome for the Frauenkirche church, but the authorities simply did not have enough money to install it on top of the temple, so the structure remained on the ground. The fountain was built in the XIV century. The drawing of Kaiser Karl IV was taken as a basis. For medieval Nuremberg, this was a great event, as residents could get access to clean water after the fountain was built.

    Nuremberg Zoo

    The Nuremberg Zoo is as sound and technically equipped as the rest of the zoological gardens in Germany. According to the established tradition, animals are kept here in natural conditions and provide them with the most comfortable existence (as far as possible in captivity). There is a dolphinarium at the zoo. For the convenience of visitors, a huge free parking for almost 2 thousand places is organized.

    Nuremberg Zoo
    City Park

    City Park

    A small cozy park, a place for relaxing holidays, meetings, walks and contemplation of nature. On its territory there is a fountain "Neptune", which is a copy of the fountain in Peterhof. The fact is that the original was originally located in Nuremberg, but was bought from the city by Paul I. The authorities decided to make a copy and place it on the market square. In the 60s of the XX century, the building was moved to the city park.