Sights of Nuremberg

Coats of arms of Nuremberg

On the left side, you see the great emblem (Große Wappen). On the right side, you see the minor emblem (Kleine Wappen) of Nuremberg. The left one is generally used by administrative bodies, whereas the right one is used by some companies.

Ascension of Jesus at St Lorenz in Nuremberg

I was told this part at the tympanum of St. Lorenz is showing the ‘Ascension of Jesus’. For me this is really an odd illustration as one can see only the feet of Jesus.

Schöner Brunnen in Nuremberg

The ‘Schöner Brunnen’ is one of the most beautiful fountains I have ever seen. You find it in a central square in Nuremberg. A ring embedded in its fence is said to bring good luck to those who spin. Another version told me spinning the ring raises your fertility. So be careful!

Bread store in Nuremberg

I had known Nuremberg is famous for its Lebkuchen but I was surprised how many sorts of bread this bread store (Feinkost Nikolaus Schwarz) is offering. Amazing how different the outer crusts and the crumbles of each loaf look like. And yes, I always love a good piece of bread. What about you?

Sundial at the Fembohaus

You find this sundial on the facade of the Fembohaus in Nuremberg. The Fembohaus is the home of the Nuremberg City Museum. Inside, you see a city model of Nuremberg before World War II.

City wall of Nuremberg

A city wall still surrounds Nuremberg (Nürnberg) to a large extent. I had an excellent view of the guard’s walkway from my hotel window.

A gondolier in Nuremberg

During my visit to Nuremberg, locals told me there was a guy with a gondola licence. After some hours watching the river in the middle of the city, I was able to catch him in a photo. The building in the background is named Heilig-Geist-Spital. It served as a home for old and sick people in earlier times.