Germany · City Guide
Nuremberg
Nuremberg is one of Germany's most beautifully preserved medieval cities, combining a magnificent hilltop castle, outstanding Gothic churches, the extraordinary Germanic National Museum and a rich history spanning from imperial grandeur to the darkest chapter of the 20th century. From the Imperial Castle and St Sebaldus Church to the Nuremberg Trials Courthouse and the famous Christmas Market, Nuremberg offers a depth of German history and culture of remarkable complexity.
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"Nuremberg is a city of extraordinary historical layers. The medieval heritage is genuinely beautiful, the Documentation Centre provides one of the most important and moving accounts of National Socialism anywhere in Germany and the Christmas Market is simply one of the finest in the world."
The Imperial Castle of Nuremberg, rising above the old city, was one of the most important residences of the Holy Roman Emperors and provides outstanding views across the red-roofed medieval city below. The Germanic National Museum is the largest museum of German art and culture in the world. The Documentation Centre at the former Nazi Rally Grounds provides one of the most comprehensive and thoughtful accounts of National Socialism in existence. The Nuremberg Christmas Market, held in the Hauptmarkt from late November, is one of the most atmospheric and traditional in Germany. The city's sausage culture — the famous Nuremberger Rostbratwurst — is outstanding.
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Imperial Castle
A magnificent hilltop fortress that was one of the most important residences of the Holy Roman Emperors.
Germanic National Museum
The largest museum of German art and culture in the world.
Documentation Centre
One of the most comprehensive and important accounts of National Socialism in Germany.
Christmas Market
One of Germany's most atmospheric and traditional Christkindlesmarkt in the Hauptmarkt.
Nuremberger Sausages
The famous small Rostbratwurst, one of Germany's most celebrated regional sausage traditions.
Medieval Old City
One of Germany's most beautifully preserved medieval urban environments.
