This was an incredibly moving experience for me. My area of study in graduate school for…read moreinternational relations focused on human rights, so I obviously already have a deep connection and thus am biased, but I think this is something every civilized human can appreciate. The monument itself is beautiful, both aesthetically and geometrically. I loved the inclusion of so many different languages which were fun to read in some instances or attempt to in others. Most importantly though, I love the celebration of the Idea. Do yourself a favor. Don't just walk through quickly taking pictures. Have a copy of the full UN version in whatever your native tongue, and really marinate on these beautiful, if for now idealistic, sentiments and bathe in the beauty. So incredible.

A gorgeous street in town that still has many of the Middle Ages buildings intact and beautifully…read morerestored or painted. Very few places in town survived after the war and although the city is dotted with many older buildings this is one of the few streets that is quite intact with its cobblestone walkway. It takes you down memory lane and, if you can only imagine what these streets were like in their time, it's incredible :-) A must visit if you are in Nuremberg and you can also walk from here along the river to St. Johannis Friedhof which is another beautiful and interesting place to visit and the whole experience takes you back in time.