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Nuremberg Old Town

1 Lorenzer Platz, Nürnberg, Bayern

Description

Nuremberg is the 2nd largest city in Bavaria and the unofficial capital of the region of Franconia. It has a long history dating back to at least the 11th century, with mentions of the Imperial Casle and its well-preserved old town makes it popular with tourists. Key attractions include its pedestrian streets framed by picturesque timbered houses, the Imperial Castle, St Lorenz Church, Schöner Brunnen and Frauenkirche, Hallertorbrücke (famous bridge over the Pegnitz river), and Albert Dürer House (the home of the Nuremberg-born Rennaissance artist).

Access & Transport

Nuremberg is 70mins away from Munich on the ICE train services, 2h10mins from Stuttgart and 2h05mins from Frankfurt. By car from Munich, it takes about 2h (175km) on the A9.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining a visit of the old town and its monuments with the zoological garden and the Documentation Centre Nazi Party Rally Grounds (in the eastern/south-eastern outskirts of the city).

Meta review

The old town is unanimously described as worth visiting for its many monuments, beautiful buildings, quaint small bridges and riverside restaurants. As to whether it ranks among the country's most attractive old towns, a majority of online reviewers seems inclined to say yes but there are recurring comments that it somehow lacks some charm, maybe because many areas had to be rebuilt after WW2.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Tourism helps preserve the city's architectural heritage

Conclusion

The Nuremberg Altstadt is the city's main touristic draw and, whilst it may not be the most spectacular in the country, it is one of the cultural centers of Bavaria's and has several interesting monuments to keep visitors' busy for at least a full day. Overnight stays will allow travellers to explore other attractions just outside the city.

Key positive

Plenty to see with some remarkable buildings & monuments

Compact area and centrally located

Key negative

None

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:3h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningNo

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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