Middle Ages
The first documentary mention of the city, in 1050, mentions Nuremberg as the location of an imperial castle between East Francia and … See more

Nuremberg for many people is still associated with its traditional gingerbread (Lebkuchen) products, sausages, and handmade toys. Pocket watches — Nuremberg eggs — … See more

Nuremberg was an early centre of humanism, science, printing, and mechanical invention. The city contributed much to the science of astronomy. In 1471 Johannes Mueller of See more

• Nuremberg Castle: the three castles that tower over the city including central burgraves' castle, with Free Reich's buildings to the east, the Imperial castle to the west.
• Heilig-Geist-Spital. In the centre of the city, on the bank of … See more

Several old villages now belong to the city, for example Grossgründlach, Kraftshof, Thon, and Neunhof in the north-west; Ziegelstein in the … See more

Nuremberg is Bavaria's second largest city after Munich, and a popular tourist destination for foreigners and Germans alike. It was a leading city 500 years ago, but 90% of the town … See more

Nuremberg has 51 public and 6 private elementary schools in nearly all of its districts. Secondary education is offered at 23 See more