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Nuremberg

Nuremberg Is Still The Gingerbread City and Treasure Chest of German Empire

Nuremberg is one of the most historical cities of Germany. Lying on the bank of Pegnitz River, this cosmopolitan city is the second largest city of Bavaria. It attracts a large number of people every year with its varied places of interest ranging from museums to castles standing from the medieval times. With three millions of population, this vibrant city has a visible history that dates back to approximately a thousand years.

If one thinks of Nuremberg, it reminds of Gingerbread, toys or Christmas and the Nuremberg trials. Today, it is a modern city where you see a very high quality of living with a perfect blend of the past and present.

Glimpses of the Past…

Nuremberg, a cultured city of Germany, has a long history. This progressive city was considered to be the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire. There is more history to Nuremberg; the city was earlier known to be the Treasure Chest of the German Empire and was also associated very closely with the erstwhile Nazism.

Archaeological findings suggest that Nuremberg has pockets of settlements since the pre-historic times. The mention of the city was first found in the document of the Emperor Henry III in the year 1050. The city got its imperial title in the year 1219, however, from Emperor Fredrick II.

Despite the geographical location of the city, Nuremberg was one of the major crafting and trading towns during the medieval times. Besides reaching the pinnacle of cultural excellence, Nuremberg received the Golden Bull accolades and the city became the venue for the first Parliamentary Session.

Adolf Hitler called this city more German than any other city of the country. It was also called the City of the Nazi Party Allies because of its strong connection with the Nazis. However, the allied bombing of the city during the respective two World Wars destroyed all and the city was reduced to rubbles and was again re-constructed. The inhabitants helped build the city from ashes it has a perfect balance between tradition and modernity, creating unique and vibrant atmosphere, nowhere to be found in rest of the Germany.

When is the best to be at Nuremberg?

Depending on the landscape and topographical variation, the city experiences warm maritime and continental type of a climate. It could be a combination of all, be it cold or warm, sunny or rainy and windy or tranquil. During the winter months it is constantly cold, though, the temperatures dropping to below zero degrees during the nights. From late October, the Alps mountain range is subjected to severe snowfall and it’s not the best of the time to be at Nuremberg. However, weather is perfect between the months of May and September, and it is then that the city has maximum number of tourists.

Wondering How You Can Go There To Nuremberg?

Nuremberg is very well connected with motorways as well as railways. Again, Nuremberg Airport has flights connected to several parts of the Germany as well European destinations and within the city, Nuremberg has extensive metro rail and regional trains network, so travelling to and around Nuremberg is pretty cool.

Getting around Nuremberg

Nuremberg offers its tourists a unique memoir of events to carry home, ranging from a grand display of the splendor of a majestic Bavarian monarchy to the barbaric act of Nazi triumph. A must visit is the Nuremberg castle that looms pretty large over the city:

It’s worth taking a look at one of the most important imperial palaces belonging to the Middle Ages. Tourists get to see some large collection of authentic weapons and military equipments. You simply have to plan for a long visit to Nuremberg as there are around 30 odd museums spread across the city holding exhibits on a wide range of subjects. The Germanische Nationalmuseum is a great place to know about German culture. Besides having works of 20th century famous people, it also has collection of artifacts dating back to the pre-historic times. To relive the days of both of the World Wars, Nuremberg Trials Courthouse should be a must visit and you are assured of a hair-raising experience because this is place where the Nazis were tried and dozens of them executed. The skyline of Nuremberg is well dominated by shrines of churches, cathedrals and synagogues. Church of Our Lady and Church of St. Lawerence at the city center are worth a visit. Frauenkirche is the most important and famous Catholic Church of Nuremberg.

The city is also quite famous for its Christmas markets that are truly magical. The Altstadt town has a lot of magical spell to the visitors and the place rose to what it is today from almost ashes. Other landmarks of Nuremberg city include the Albrecht-Durer-Haus, Fembohaus and Felsengange. The Albrecht-Durer-Haus is dedicated to the famous German artist and it has a statue and art lovers from across the world appreciate the place as must see. The city’s other important landmarks include the famous church Frauenkirche and the Gothic fountain Schoner Brunnen.

For your children Tiergarten is a great place. It is Europe’s most beautiful landscaped zoos. The Hauptmarket is a shoppers paradise and the time and money spent here are worthwhile. Hauptmarket central square place is a dotage with takeaways and cafes offering authentic gingerbreads and mouthwatering sausages.

Photographers Paradise…

River Pegnitz and its surroundings are a photographers’ paradise and be there with your digi cams for some wonderful photo and video shoots; the green spaces there add a great background to your photos. Lake Wohrder, Wohrder Wiese or the Pegnitzgrund are places are excellent for cycling and skating.

As the sun sets in the western horizon and darkness descends on the Nuremberg silently, one can simply head to the bars and the nightlife offered by Nuremberg is so vibrant that you can enjoy the ultra-sleek dance performances at these places or simply while away time drinking traditional beer amidst loud music. The Loop Club at Klingenhofstrasse has three dance areas with lounge music. Again, there is Bar Celona, that has the classic democratic ambience and one can enjoy a comfortable Continental décor here.

There are ample theater shows and live music performances to keep one entertained during late evenings at Nuremberg.

Can vegetarians get along in Nuremberg?

A word of caution for vegetarians as Nuremberg is quite famous for sausages and a vegetarian might find the place intolerable.

During seasons make sure you you’re your accommodations booked lest its difficult to secure due to overcrowding of the place.

Still pondering? Get your bags packed and make a vacation worth remembering in this gingerbread city that is so courageous yet so compassionate.

 

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