Nuremberg: Old town Historic Walking tour
Explore several sights of medieval architecture such as fortifications & stone towers in the Old town. Also, visit one of the main markets which also happens to be one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany and one of the most famous in the world. Stroll through the main square and see the church tower which is the second tallest brick tower in the world. Also, have a chance to see a half-timbered house where Germany’s most famous artist lived.
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Stop At: St. Lorenz Church, Lorenzer Platz 1, 90402 Nuremberg, Bavaria Germany
Start your tour with a visit to the St. Lorenz, a medieval church which was badly damaged during the second world war which was later restored. On its west facade, you will see rich art-works.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Tugendbrunnen, Burgstrasse, Nuremberg, Bavaria Germany
Next, you'll see the virtues of faith, hope, charity, courage, temperance, and patience which are represented in figures. The Fountain represents six virtues crowned by the figure of Justice.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fleischbrucke, An der Fleischbruecke 1, 90403 Nuremberg, Bavaria Germany
As we continue, you will walk on the Fleisch Bridge, constructed in late Renaissance style. The bridge crosses the river Pegnitz in the center of the old town, linking the districts St. Sebald and St. Lorenz along the axis of the main market.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Nuremberg Christmas Market, Hauptmarkt, Nuremberg, Bavaria Germany
Your next stop will be one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany and one of the most famous in the world. You will also walk through the Hauptmarkt market, also known as the main market which is located in the central square in the old town.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Frauenkirche, Hauptmarkt 14, 90403 Nürnberg, Germany
Get to see the church tower which is 115.6 meters (379 ft) in height. It remains as the tallest structure in the city and the second tallest brickwork tower in the world.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Albrecht Durer's House, Albrecht-Duerer-Str. 39, 90403 Nuremberg, Bavaria Germany
Finally, you will visit Albrecht Dürer's House, which was built around 1420. Here, you will see a half timbered house where Germany’s most famous artist is said to have lived and worked for 20 years.
Duration: 20 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Ponto de partida: St. Lawrence Church, Lorenzer Pl. 1, 90403 Nürnberg, Germany
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