Sightseeing in Nurnberg - what to see. Complete travel guide

Despite the fact that Nuremberg is quite an old town, it perfectly combines ancient traditions and modern life. It doesn’t look like the majority of old cities of Europe, which are wrapped in peace and quiet. Life in Nurnberg never stops at any time of day and night.

While making a walk on the streets and visiting the local attractions, you can see merry street musicians, and see ancient houses very close to modern buildings. Nuremberg has prepared a lot of entertainment for its guests. There are two beautiful theaters in the city - Casablanca and Admiral Filmpalast, large zoos, and, of course, large number of places of interest.

Kaiserburg Castle, which construction took place in the 11th century, is one of the main symbols of the city. The building is surrounded by a large park, and the courtyard is decorated with beautiful sculptures. On the territory of the castle are also located a small chapel and a 50 m deep well. The Church of St. Lawrence built in 1260 is one of the most important religious places of interest. This beautiful building represents the early Gothic style. Many years ago an ancient Roman basilica was standing on the territory of the church. During the Second World War, the majority of the treasures from the church were looted, but some of them were saved. Today everyone can see the priceless relics that have been kept in the church for hundreds of years. Near the center of the city you will find Market Square, which is the location of a stunningly beautiful Church of Our Lady. This is a great place for walking. Here you will find wonderful fountains and sculptures, as well as several souvenir shops. On Christmas Eve the square becomes the location of fair traders that attract people from all over the country. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

On the Market Square, you can see one of the main local religious attractions - the beautiful Church of Our Lady. The magnificent Gothic-style church was badly damaged during the Second World War, its reconstruction was completed in 1953. Despite the horror of war, the church has preserved many of its relics. Its facade is still adorned by an old clock created back in the early 16th century, while the main decoration of the church interior is the 15th-century altar.

No less interesting Gothic monument is St. Sebaldus Church built in the 13th century and named after the patron saint of the city. Until 1945, its walls housed a unique organ of the 15th century that was played by many famous composers. In 1945, it was completely destroyed during the bombing. In 1975, a new organ was installed in the church, listening to which would be interesting for all classical music fans.

One of the few city buildings that miraculously survived during the war is Albrecht Dürer's House. Back in the 15th century, this beautiful national-style house belonged to the famous artist, his family lived in the house until 1528. Subsequently, the building has changed a lot of owners, and in the 19th century, it was decided to convert it into a museum dedicated to the life and work of the artist. The building has preserved its unique historical atmosphere; today it contains interesting collections of antique furniture, works of art, as well as personal belongings of former owners.

Travelers with children would be interested in visiting the local Toy Museum, which is also housed in a very beautiful 16th-century building. Founders of this popular museum are members of the Bayer family. The most valuable museum's exhibits are clay dolls, the local production of which began back in the 14th century. In the museum, you can also see very beautiful dollhouses made by local masters in the 17th century; the museum's extensive exposition includes more than 65,000 exhibits.

A tour of Museum Tucherschloss und Hirsvogelsaal dating back to the 16th century promises to be exciting. Today, part of the castle is occupied by an interesting museum that stores ancient works of art, personal belongings of Tucher family members, as well as other unique antiques.