Nuremberg

Discover Nuremberg, the second largest city in Bavaria with us. Immerse yourself in the picturesque old town with its half-timbered and fully timber-framed houses. Visit the famous and imposing Nuremberg Castle, called  "Kaiserburg". Discover the historic Albrecht Dürer House, home and work of Germany's most famous painter and one of the most famous artists of all time. You surely have seen some of Dürers magnificent woodcut - pieces. Due to his craftwork, Albrecht Dürer is a standout artist of the so-called Northern Renaissance.

Nuremberg also houses the largest ensemble of National Socialist architecture - the Nazi Party Rally Grounds, designed and built by infamous Nazi Architect Albert Speer. Hundreds of thousands gathered here during the Nazi Party Rallies. Even today, gigantic building remains testify to the megalomania of the Nazi Party, although today the rally grounds are partly used as Museum as well as local recreation area. Nuremberg as one of the most important cities of Nazi Germany is also the site of another significant event. In the war crimes trials, Nazi Leaders and major war criminals where brought before the court to answer for their war crimes before international law.