The second largest city in Bavaria attracts many travelers, not only for its beauty, rivers and beautiful historic center. It is an interesting point for those arriving through Frankfurt and wanting to visit other important cities such as Bamberg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, as well as offering some very special attractions.
We have selected five places in Nuremberg for the traveler who wants to visit this charming city, with lots of history and curiosities.
Nazi Party Rally
For travelers interested in World War II, this is one of the attractions within this theme in Nuremberg. Visiting the site allows the traveler to get an idea of the power that the National Socialist German Workers' Party, represented by the figure of Adolf Hitler, possessed. Party rallies were held at this location.
Currently, within this location we find the Documentation Center (Dokumentationszentrum or Dokuzentrum), with a permanent exhibition, with a particularly educational character, which tries to elucidate the causes that brought the Nazi party to power and its terrible consequences, in addition to other exhibitions.
Memorium Nuremberg Trials
It was in this place, the “Courtroom 600”, the stage for one of the most important scenes in 20th century world history, the trial of the high-ranking National Socialist German Workers' Party. The museum follows a timeline, which addresses the barbarities sponsored by the Nazi regime, its fall and finally, details about the trial of each of the party leaders and the impact of this remarkable event throughout the world.
On the first floor of the building, and at the end of the exhibition, it is possible to visit “Courtroom 600”, where this trial took place, carried out by the International Military Tribunal. The courtroom is preserved and active to this day.
Mercado de Natal (Nuremberg Children's Christmas)
In the Hauptmarkt, the square in front of the Frauenkirche, the Nürnberger Kinderweihnacht, Nuremberg's Christmas market, is held. This is the most traditional Christmas market in Germany, with its first written record in 1628. It starts at the end of November and ends on December 24th.
Travelers who are in the city during this period will be able to discover this unique event, with its variety of handcrafted objects, gifts, typical food and drinks, in addition to the emotional opening monologue on the first day of the event.
Frauenkirche
The Church of Our Lady in Nuremberg was completed in 1362. Due to the heavy bombing suffered in Nuremberg during World War II, it was largely destroyed and was rebuilt in 1953.
In its spectacular Gothic façade, we have the Leash walking the mechanical clock that depicts the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV, seated, surrounded by musicians, with the prince electors dancing around him, celebrating the imperial decree entitled Golden Bull, of 1356.
In addition to the rich detail of the sculptures on the facade, the interior of the church leaves nothing to be desired, as it houses a collection of numerous works of art from the Middle Ages.
Kaiserburg
The imperial castle of Nuremberg dates back to the beginning of the 12th century, and is one of the symbols of the power of the Holy Roman Empire, remaining to this day crowning Nuremberg from the top of the city. The medieval complex spanned centuries, hosted several kings and emperors, and today is open for visitors, with permanent exhibitions.
After the city of Nuremberg was heavily bombed during World War II, the castle suffered extensive damage, but as soon as the war ended, reconstruction of the castle began, through a project by Rudolf Esterer, which aimed at the “creative preservation of the monument ”.
EXTRA: For travelers in Nuremberg, a visit to the Faber-Castell palace in the city of Stein is a great tour option! To find out more about the history of the palace, company and Faber-Castell family, check out our interview and exclusive visit to this wonderful place here!
We carry out private guided tours in Portuguese at all the points mentioned, in addition to offering our services throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
