Nuremberg is the second-largest city of the German state of Bavaria after its capital Munich, and its 518,370 inhabitants make it the 14th-largest city in Germany. Perched on the River Pegnitz, the city of Nuremberg (Nürnberg in German) has something of an enchanted fairytale appearance. The half-timbered houses, the castle with its gardens, and the small streets of its Old Town could fit perfectly into a storybook. Nuremberg is also renowned for its world-famous Christmas Market and is a wonderland for lovers of its famous gingerbread and sausages.
The Craftsmen’s Courtyard (Handwerkerhof) a large courtyard with medieval-style small half-timbered houses selling
mostly locally made items. Geared mostly towards tourists, it is
basically a recreation of an old-world Nuremberg crafts quarter. It
still warrants a quick visit to take some pretty pictures and is a good
place to pick up souvenirs.
The Frauenkirche ("Church of Our Lady"), is one of the most eye-catching structures in the Old Town of Nuremberg.
Built in the 14th century, this Gothic hall church stands on the
eastern side of the Central Market Square
Beautiful Fountain (Schöner Brunnen), is a century-old copy of the original late-14th-century Gothic marvel.
Parts of the original fountain are in the German National Museum. It
stands 19 meters in height and consists of an intricately carved spire
standing at the center of an octagonal pool. The pool and the spire are
adorned with around 40 colorfully painted figures from the Bible,
philosophy, liberal arts, and politics.
The twin-towered Church of St. Lawrence (Lorenzkirche) is undoubtedly
one of the must-see sights in Nuremberg. Of all the churches in
Nuremberg, the Church of St. Lawrence is the largest and grandest.
Construction of this church began in the mid-13th century and it took
more than 200 years to complete, but the final result is a High Gothic
masterpiece.
City Museum in the Fembo House
Hangman’s Bridge (Henkersteg)
Nuremberg Christmas Market
Nuremberg red light district
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