Nuremberg - Going for a stroll

 

 

Nuremberg at night

The view from Fleischbrücke, a late renaissance bridge which spans the Pegnitz River
The Gothic Frauenkirche completed in 1362
The Frauentorturm, part of the old town fortifications
Going for a stroll
One of the customs houses
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The bull that guards one end of the Fleischbrücke
Looking towards the Kaiserburg, noir style
Heilig-Geist-Spital a former Middle Ages hospital, 2024

Upper areas near the castle

Weißgerbergasse area,
More of the Weißgerbergasse area, a cobble stoned street featuring medieval houses
A medieval house in Weißgerbergasse area of the old town
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Weißgerbergasse area,
Albrecht Dürer
Looking down on Nuremberg, 2024

Nazi Rally Grounds

Ice skaters enjoying the frozen lake
Looking up at the main tribune. The site is currently under renovation.
The rostrum
From the lower level of the tribune
Looking down at the Zeppelin Field and Hitler Rostrum
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Inside the Congress Hall
The Hall of Honour. Created during the Weimar era (1919–1933), by the City as a memorial to the 9,855 Nuremberg soldiers killed in WWI.
From a point which was highlighted in the 1934 film, "Triumph of the Will"
The commemoration is to the victims of WWI & II as well as to the victims of National Socialism.
The Große Straße as it is and used today
Viewing the Zeppelin Field, 2015

A walk along the Pegnitz River

The Schlayerturm a medieval tower which was part of the town’s fortifications. The Kettensteg is the small bridge in front of it.
The Schlayerturm
Looking down the river from the Kettensteg
Looking down the Pegnitz River towards the weir
The Hangman’s Bridge or Henkersteg
Looking back towards the Henkerhaus
The Hangman’s Bridge
The Henkerhaus, where the town’s executioner & family would live.
The view from the Henkersteg
The Pegnitz River
Looking to the Liebesinsel
The view of the Maxbrücke (bridge) built in 1457
The Pegnitzwehr, Nuremberg, 2024

Wandering around town

Das Narrenschiff (Ship of fools) based on the woodcuts of Albrecht Dürer
The Rathaus (Town Hall)
Nürnberger Kaufmannszug with mural highlighting the importance during the middle age of the city.
Welthandel (Global Trade)
The Ehekarussell fountain, based on the 16th century poem “Bittersweet Married Life” by Hans Sachs
Sculpture "Der Hare"
One of the many sculptures in the city
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Fleischbrücke 16th century pedestrian bridge, 2024

Fürth

Medieval cottage turned cafe
The Fürth Rathaus
The main altar area of St Michael's
The three levels of St Michael's Church
More of the medieval style of architecture
Just in case I needed the reminder
Fountain without too much water in Fürth
Ludwig Erhard, Chancellor of West Germany 1963-65
Fürth, 2024