Castle, Tower

The most important monument of the city and one of the most important historical buildings in Bavaria is the Imperial Castle, known in German as the Kaiserburg. [btn "Find a hotel in the centre of Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-kaiserburg] The vast complex is composed of two castles - the Kaiser's and the Purkrab - and several buildings built by the Kaiser. It stands on a hill on…

Museum, Historic building

You can experience the dark side of Nuremberg's history in the Luitpoldhain district in the south-east of the city. Here, on the vast plains, the Nazi Party's NSDAP rallying centre (known as the "Nazi Party Rally Grounds" in English) was built with a huge central congress hall, which today serves as a documentation and education centre. [btn "10 top hotels in the centre of Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid…

Fountain

The Schöner Brunnen, translated as "Beautiful Fountain", is one of the most famous landmarks and a symbol of Nuremberg. The fountain, with its 19-metre high Gothic column, can be found in the central Hauptmarkt square, where, among other things, the famous Christmas markets are held. [btn "Book a hotel in the centre of Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-schoner-brunnen] History and…

Church

St Mary's Church is the main landmark of the central Hauptmarkt, although its size is nowhere near that of St Laurence's or St Sebald's. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-frauenkirche] The Frauenkirche was built at the instigation of Emperor Charles IV, who had the Marian Church built to praise his empire and honour the Mother of God. Architecture and…

Church

The Church of St. Lawrence, known in German as Lorenzkiche, is the largest religious monument in Nuremberg and one of the landmarks of the left bank of the Old Town. The Lorenzkirche is one of the most important churches of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria. [btn "Top 10 Nuremberg hotels here" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-lorenzkirche] Architecture and history The church was…

Church

St. Sebald Kirche is one of the three most important churches in Nuremberg and is the oldest of the large churches. It is dedicated to the patron saint of Nuremberg, St. Sebald, and belongs to the Lutheran Evangelical Church. [btn "The cheapest hotel in Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-sebald] It stands on Albrecht-Dürer-Platz and is a landmark of the right bank of the Old Town. …

Historic Bridge

One of the most photographed places in Nuremberg, which also appears on numerous postcards and promotional materials of the city, is the area of the tip of the island Trödelmarktinsel. [btn "Book a hotel in the centre of Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-henkerbrucke] Here you will find several sights in a very small area, the dominant one being the brick covered bridge Henkerbrücke…

Street, Historic building

Like most German cities, Nuremberg was hit by bombing during World War II, which significantly changed the face of the historic centre. One of the few streets that remained virtually intact was Weissgerbergasse, which winds for about 120 metres on the western edge of the Old Town. [btn "Top 10 hotels in the centre of Nuremberg" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-weissgerber] When wandering…

Fortification

Just opposite the main station you will see one of the towers of the fortified Old Town of Frauentor with a small fortress. Inside you will find several restaurants, but mainly a small craft museum with half-timbered houses, craft demonstrations and many small bistros and cafes. [btn "Book a hotel in the centre of Nuremberg here" https://www.booking.com/city/de/nuremberg.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-norimberk-hadnwerkhof] Soak up the…