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Things to do in Nuremberg, Bavaria: The Best Historic Sites
With half a million people, Nuremberg is Bavaria's second largest city. While its history dates to the 11th century, Nuremberg is most often linked to the 20th century (specifically World War II). It first served as the site of many pre-war Nazi rallies, then was nearly leveled by Allied bombing, then was the site of the famous post-war Nuremberg Trials. The city has much to offer today's visitors, including the rebuilt Nuremberg Castle and the world-famous gingerbread at Hauptmarkt. Hansel and Gretel would have loved this place.
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1. Pilatushaus
2. Albrecht Durer's House
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4.0 based on 1,140 reviews
Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528), Germany's most famous painter, lived in this impressive half-timbered house for nearly 20 years, starting in 1509. Not only is it one of the few surviving merchant houses from Nuremberg's Golden Age, but it is also the only 15th century artist's home remaining in Northern Europe. Today, its interior conveys an authentic atmosphere while reflecting the house's history as Germany's first artist museum, founded in 1828. Special attractions include the guided tours, led by an actress playing Dürer's wife, Agnes. The workshop features demonstrations of historic printing techniques. Changing exhibitions in the Graphic Art Cabinet showcase the treasures of the municipal Art Collection. Rare copies of Dürer's paintings are presented in the Dürer Hall.
Reviewed By FactotumDellaCitta - London, United Kingdom
Albrecht Dürer's large, half-timbered 16th-century house house is now a museum. He both lived and worked there. While the museum has none of his original works, it nicely documents his life and work, and includes a functioning printing press, built to Dürer's design, that produces excellent prints.
3. St. Egidien - Egidienkirche Nurnberg
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4.0 based on 34 reviews
The St. Giles’ Church, Nuremberg’s only remaining Baroque religious building, dates back to the former Schottenkloster (Irish Benedictine monastery) which was erected here around 1140 on the site of a royal estate from the earliest period of settlement in Nuremberg. Today’s building was erected between 1711 and 1718.
4. Mittelalterliche Lochgefangnisse
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Starting in the 14th century, the medieval dungeons in the cellar vaults of the Nuremberg Town Hall were used for the interrogation and holding of prisoners awaiting the execution of their sentences. Twelve small cells and a torture chamber provide a vivid impression of the justice system in those days.
Reviewed By AmyAndChad2023
I had my 12 year old niece with me on this trip. The look on her face when we entered the the dungeon was priceless. We had a great time and enjoyed the stories and history. We had a small group, so we really got to look in every nook and cranny!
5. Nurnberger Rathaus
6. Tiefer Brunnen
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4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Traveling_with_Hank - Eugene, United States
This is the highlight of the Kaiserberg Castle tour! Although the tour was in German only (and I only speak a few words of the language), I thoroughly enjoyed the experience of seeing the Tiefer Brunnen. Everyone gets the chance to come right up to the well and take a deep long look oh so far down! The Kaiserberg castle is interesting, and the views of the city are memorable. But it's the Tiefer Brunnen you really must visit!
7. Pellerhaus
8. Laufertorturm
9. Kaiser Wilhelm I Denkmal -- Egidienplatz
10. Forderverein Nurnberger Felsengange E.v.
Reisen Sie mit uns in die Zeit kurz nach dem Ende des Mittelalters ins Innere der gewaltigen Nürnberger Stadtmauer, in die Kasematten - so nennt man die Wehrgänge in den Festungsmauern. Die Bauweise und Art der Anlagen war zu jener Zeit einmalig und wurde von vielen anderen Städten als Vorbild übernommen. Lassen Sie sich in die Nürnberger Unterwelten entführen und historische Gewölbe entdecken.
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