Nuremberg is the second largest city after Munichin Bavaria, is also the most important industrial and commercial city in southern Germany. Life here is bustling and hurried in a modern way, but in order to immerse yourself in a completely different, special atmosphere, you just need to get to the old part of the city. Once you start walking, you will understand that the sights of old Nuremberg open up a lot of interesting places for tourists, famous not only in Germany, but also throughout the world.
Palace of Justice
In the west of the old town is the PalaceJustice is a landmark of Nuremberg, which went down in history as the location of the "Nuremberg Trials", which lasted almost a year - from November 20, 1945 to October 1, 1946. Here, one can say, the finale of the greatest tragedy of the 20th century, the Great Patriotic War, took place. In the Palace in room No. 600, the trial of the former leaders of Nazi Germany took place, and behind the Palace there is a house where the criminals were kept awaiting sentencing.
Kaisburg Castle
One of the most popular attractionsNuremberg is the Kaisburg Castle, which was built by Henry III in 1050. The history of the entire city began here. It is one of the largest medieval castles in Germany - a real pride of local residents. Kaisburg is located on top of a cliff of weathered sandstone, surrounded by a five-kilometer wall with 80 towers, the oldest of which is the pentagonal Fuenfeckturm, built in the 11th century. During World War II, the castle was heavily damaged, but then it was carefully restored, and today visitors are shown the hall and chapel of the emperor, the knights' hall and the palace fountain. This landmark of Nuremberg rises above the city - from here there is a breathtaking view of the city.
Market Square Nuremberg
The most famous market square in the wholeGermany is the Market Square in Nuremberg. The Christmas market is held here every year. Today, this square is the main decoration of the city, but we must not forget about the tragedy that took place here many years ago. In 1349, on St. Nicholas Day, 600 Jews from the ghetto were burned here. The beautiful fountain with a nineteen-meter column on the Market Square is a landmark of Nuremberg, which is especially popular among tourists. The fountain is decorated with 46 stone figures located on four tiers. Each tier and each figure have a certain meaning. A gold ring hangs on the forged fence and it is believed that if you hold on to it, luck will smile on you.
The Albrecht Durer Museum
Albrecht Durer is a great and renowned artist,engraver, sculptor and jeweler. He was born and lived in this city for 57 years. He spent the last years of his life in the house that is now named after him, today there is a museum there – another unique attraction of Nuremberg, dedicated to his life, talent and work. On the first floor of the museum there is a press, with which Durer made engravings. Tourists can also admire and appreciate the unique collection of paintings and graphics of this titan of the Renaissance. Theatrical performances, exhibitions and concerts are periodically held in this museum.
The Married Carousel
Right at the exit from the Lorenzkirche metro station, aan unusual fountain called the "Marital Carousel". This is perhaps the most unusual landmark of old Nuremberg. Each side of the "carousel" is a scene that personifies a certain side of family life. The fountain's sculptor, Professor Jurgen Weber, said that he was inspired to create this miracle by the poem "Bittersweet Marriage" by Hans Sachs.
Church of St. Lorenz
In Nuremberg, the church is clearly visible even from afarSt. Lorenz, recognized as the largest Gothic church building in all of Germany. It was built on the remains of an ancient Romanesque basilica in 1260. The church has two bell towers, 80 and 81 meters high. The most amazing thing about this building is the superb stained glass rose window, nine meters in diameter! It is located between two early Gothic towers. Unfortunately, many of the riches of the interior were either lost or sold to pay off the city's debts. However, even during World War II, many church treasures were saved, hidden in the city's cellars. The building itself, this unique landmark of Nuremberg, was completely destroyed. In 1952, it was restored to its original form. In the choir of the church, there are three special masterpieces: Veit Stoss's sculpture "Greeting of the Angel", a gilded candelabrum and a tabernacle.
Nuremberg Theater Attractions
There are three particularly popular andlarge theatre projects, and the Nuremberg State Theatre is one of them. It involves more than five hundred actors from almost fifty different countries. The history of the theatre began in 1905, when the Opera House was built, recognized as the most beautiful theatre building in Germany. Its silhouette is easy to spot in the city landscape. In 1959, it was decided to expand the theatre: a new building was built especially for chamber concerts. Then another building was erected, the so-called "Blue Box", intended for holding premieres of new plays. On September 16, 2003, the theatre finally received its current name and earned the right to be called one of the most interesting sights of Nuremberg. It was on that day that an agreement was signed between Bavaria and Nuremberg on the unification of theatre companies.
Toy Museum
For over six hundred years, Nuremberg has been famous for itstoys, it is sometimes called the city of toys. Toy figures from baked clay were made here already in the 19th century. And doll houses and doll kitchens, so popular today, were also first made in Nuremberg in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Toy Museum presents exhibits from prehistoric times to the present day. They occupy more than a thousand square meters of total exhibition space. It is thanks to this attraction of Nuremberg that Germany can call this the capital of toys. Lydia and Paul Bayer began collecting toys in the early twenties of the last century, in fact, the entire museum is based on their collection. There is a playground especially for kids on the top floor of the museum, and on weekends the Toy Museum hosts film presentations and shows with new models of toys.
German National Museum
When talking about the museums of this city, one cannot help butPay attention to the German National Museum, recognized as the largest and most famous museum of art, history and culture of all German-speaking countries. Just imagine the scale! More than a million exhibits are stored in the museum, here you can trace the history of Germany from its inception to the present day. Among the exhibits of the German National Museum you can see paintings, sculptures, design objects, toys, plastic, musical instruments and much, much more interesting and educational. The museum is proud of its unique treasures, first of all, sculptures of famous German artists, images of the Kaiser from the already mentioned Albrecht Dürer, an arms exhibition, the famous Globe of Martin Behaim, and the only collection of historical puppet theaters. This place is one of those that Nuremberg can rightfully be proud of - attractions dedicated to all of Germany are located outside the walls of this museum!
Church of Our Lady
The main temple of Nuremberg is considered to be the ChurchOur Lady, built in 1352. It is in front of it that the main Christmas celebrations are held annually not only in Nuremberg itself, but in all of Southern Germany. Every day on the square of the city's main market, exactly at 12 o'clock, everyone raises their heads to look at this church. At this time, seven elegant figures walk around the statue of Charles IV, seated under the clock, this is repeated three times. The sight is truly breathtaking. It was this clock and the altar, built in the 15th century, that made the Church of Our Lady of Nuremberg famous throughout the world. This Nuremberg landmark is definitely worth seeing! Well, the walk through old Nuremberg is coming to an end and you are undoubtedly hungry. Be sure to visit one of the local cozy restaurants, try the most delicious sausages and enjoy a glass of freshly brewed German beer - and you will feel that life is wonderful, because such wonderful cities as Nuremberg still exist on Earth, and its unique attractions bring us a sea of positive emotions! We recommend reading:
