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Mini guide to Nuremberg
Nuremberg was the second most bombed city in Germany during WW II and much of its medieval splendour was destroyed. However, the city is now beautiful and full of vitality! It is a favourite destination for visitors and is well known for its Nuremberger breakfast sausages, gingerbread and handmade wooden toys.
Many of Nuremberg's most important buildings, including some of the finest churches in Germany, have been restored or reconstructed. The Altstadt, the old part of the city, is closed to traffic and wonderful to explore on foot. The market square with the city hall has been beautifully restored and the cobblestone streets are just beautiful.
The city used to be walled and surrounded by ramparts and even today visitors can see the ruins. High above the city looms the Kaiserburg, once the seat of German kings and emperors. In contrast to the historic sites are the newer sites that carry historical significance, such as the Justice Palace, where the Nuremberg War Crimes Tribunal took place in 1946 and the Zeppelinfeld arena, a huge amphitheatre where Hitler staged dramatic Nazi rallies. Today the arena is a park, concert hall and recording studio.
Located in the beautiful state of Bavaria, Nuremberg is within easy driving distance of various major cities like Munich, Wurzburg, Augsburg and even Frankfurt. The area is steeped in natural beauty and access to the Danube and the famous Black Forest is easy by car.
Nuremberg Flughafen (airport) is just six kilometres north of the city centre and although the airport is relatively small, it is served by 14 airlines offering services to destinations throughout Europe. As with most German cities, Nuremberg is well connected with the regional Autobahn (motorway) network and can easily be reached from other main cities: A9 north from Munich, A3 southeast from Frankfurt and A9 south from Berlin. From the Hauptbahnhof (central train station) there are excellent connections to other major cities in Germany.
