Nuremberg’s first documented mention dates back to 1050 and was the undeclared capital of the Holy Roman Empire. The Imperial Castle’s beginnings date back to that time. The Sinwell Tower was erected in 1377 but was mostly destroyed in WWII as was much of the city. Most of the historic buildings in Nuremberg were restored after the war.
In the city center of the old town stands the Gothic Saint James the Greater church which was founded in 1209. This now protestant church has a lovely clock tower as seen in the center of the photo.
The Hospital of the Holy Spirit was founded in 1332 and is one of the largest hospitals of the Middle Ages. Lepers were kept here at some distance from the other patients. It is now a home for the elderly and has a restaurant.
Zeppelin Field was the Nazi party rally grounds in Nuremburg. Six Nazi party rallies were held there between 1933 and 1938. In a distance, our Program Director is standing on the platform where Hitler stood at those rallies.
Built to resemble the Roman Coliseum, the Congress Hall was built to house the congress of the Nazi Party on Rally days. It was the biggest construction project ever begun by the Nazis, but it was never completed.
The Nuremberg Trials were held between November 20, 1945 and October 1, 1946. The military tribunal held by the Allied forces after World War II was given the task of trying 24 of the most important political and military leaders of the Third Reich. Below is the building where those trials took place.
Sometimes I just need to post a picture for no other reason than it amuses me. This fountain was adjacent to St. Lawrence Church in old town.
Tonight we feasted on a traditional Bavarian buffet.
Bamberg is our destination for tomorrow.
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