Nuremberg, Germany

Today we’re in Nuremberg, which is called the most German of German cities because of its rich imperial and German Romantic history. We took a walking tour. It is a medieval town that is still surrounded by 14th century walls, original gateways, and 80 original watchtowers. However, almost 90% of the old city was destroyed in World War II. Using original stone, almost all of the cities’ main buildings, castle, and old churches have been restored or rebuilt. It is here in Nuremberg that Hitler‘s rallies were held, Jewish businesses were boycotted, Jewish citizenship was outlawed, and the Nuremberg trials were held after the war. Once again, there are the Gothic churches and the traditional half timbered Bavarian houses. The city is known for its metal and toy craftsmanship.

Saint Sebold Church takes its name after an 8th century hermit and missionary and is the patron saint of Nuremberg. Saint Lorenzkirche (Saint Lawrence) built in 1250 was a Catholic Church until the Reformation in 1524 when it became one of the first Lutheran Evangelical Churches.Lue lisää