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Things to Do in Nürnberg (Nuremberg)
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Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
The great painter Albrecht Dürer lived here from 1509 until... |
Houses / Mansions | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
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Altes Rathaus
This ancient building on Rathausplatz abuts the rear of St. Sebaldus... |
Architectural Sites | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
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Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds
On the eastern outskirts of the city, the Ausstellung Faszination... |
Tours | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
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Frauenkirche
The fine late-Gothic Frauenkirche was built in 1350, with the... |
Religious Sites | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
Germanisches Nationalmuseum
You could spend days visiting this vast museum, which showcases... |
Museums / Galleries | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
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Hauptmarkt
Nürnberg's central market square was once the city's Jewish... |
Squares | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
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Jüdisches Museum Franken
The everyday life of the Jewish community in Franconia and Fürth... |
Museums / Galleries | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
Kaiserburg
The city's main attraction is a grand yet playful collection... |
Castles / Palaces | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
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Museum für Kommunikation
Two museums have been amalgamated under a single roof here: the... |
Museums / Galleries | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
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Neues Museum
Anything but medieval, this museum is devoted to international... |
Museums / Galleries | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
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Nürnberg Trials Memorial
Nazi leaders and German organizations were put on trial here... |
Tours | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
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Spielzeugmuseum
Young and old are captivated by this playful museum, which has... |
Museums / Galleries | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
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St. Lorenz Kirche
In a city with several striking churches, St. Lorenz is considered... |
Religious Sites | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
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St. Sebaldus Kirche
Although St. Sebaldus lacks the quantity of art treasures found... |
Religious Sites | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
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Stadtmuseum
This city history museum is in the Fembohaus, a dignified patrician... |
Museums / Galleries | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
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Tiergarten Nürnberg
The well-stocked Nürnberg Zoo has a dolphinarium where dolphins... |
Zoos / Aquariums | Nürnberg (Nuremberg) |
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