Wandering 8 More Nuremberg Old City Squares, Part 2, Nuremberg, Germany
The city center of Nuremberg, Germany, is known for its post-war rebuilt medieval architecture and historical significance. Within this area, there are several squares, typically known as a "Platz" in German. We are continuing to circle our way out to the edges of the Altstadt (Old City). Nuremberg is one of my favorite cities in the world, and I am so lucky to live here and be able to hang out in so many cool places whenever I want.
This is a picturesque alley with colorful houses and a small square-like area that is often considered part of the city center's charm. If you're seeking the quintessential Nuremberg-Franconian-Bavarian-German look and experience, you cannot miss Weißgerbergasse! It has been painstakingly restored to show how pre-World War II Nuremberg would have looked all over the city. Every single attached half-timbered building on this road has incredible attention to detail and wonderful shops and food offerings on the street level. Expect to be swept away into another time on this adorable lane!
Find your way to Maxplatz to see a nicely laid out area for having coffee from the Espresso Lab truck (pictured behind the trees), and enjoy taking in the towers and medieval buildings. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
This is a picturesque alley with colorful houses and a small square-like area that is often considered part of the city center's charm. If you're seeking the quintessential Nuremberg-Franconian-Bavarian-German look and experience, you cannot miss Weißgerbergasse! It has been painstakingly restored to show how pre-World War II Nuremberg would have looked all over the city. Every single attached half-timbered building on this road has incredible attention to detail and wonderful shops and food offerings on the street level. Expect to be swept away into another time on this adorable lane!
Find your way to Maxplatz to see a nicely laid out area for having coffee from the Espresso Lab truck (pictured behind the trees), and enjoy taking in the towers and medieval buildings. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Wandering 8 More Nuremberg Old City Squares, Part 2
Guide Location: Germany » Nuremberg
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Christy Swagerty
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Germany » Nuremberg
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Christy Swagerty
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.whatupswags.com/2024/11/wandering-8-more-nuremberg-old-city.html
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Weißgerbergasse
- Maxplatz
- Hefnersplatz
- Ludwigsplatz
- Jakobsplatz
- Hallplatz
- Tiergartnertorplatz
- Rathausplatz
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