There is a certain feeling when you sit in the gallery of suite 600 (the courtroom) and lookout…read moreover the site. This is the same spot where some of the highest ranking officer's of the Third Reich were tried for warcrimes against humanity. We took a tour of Nuremberg that included this visit to the courtroom and museum. They start off with a movie about the present injustices against humanity and the advocacy of proper treatment. Very interesting. After the courtroom portion of the visit, we went into the museum portion and really had an opportunity to see how things were 80+ year's ago. The actual setup of the courtroom, the placement of the defendants, prosecution, and defense teams. You also learn much about how the trial proceeded. I did a lot of research into the trials to learn ahead of time what I would be seeing. You do not go to the attached prsion or the tunnels the defendants traveled to get to the trials. It wan an interesting feeling sitting in this room that had so much evil inside of it. It's almost like you can close your eyes and see this trial taking place around you. KUDOs to the team at the Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse.

A really well done museum, definitely a great experience for any WWII buff in your family. You can…read moresee the courthouse that the trials were held in, however it is no longer in the same set up. You can then walk through a series of photos and videos of what led up to, what happened during, and what's happened since the war. It was super interesting, however all of the displays were in German. It's fine, because the headsets came in English - however if you wanted to move quickly by reading everything that won't be an option if you don't sprechen deutsch. The upstairs area was quite warm and I actually almost ended up accidentally taking a nap while listening to the audio presentation. So be prepared - not much aircon and no fans. For COVID safety everyone has to wear a FFP2 (or similar mask).

This is a small courtyard of the defense walls surrounding the city. It is filled with original…read moresmall dwellings converted into small restaurants and artists shops. Enjoy a delicious lunch of Nuremberg brats which you generally order by the half dozen. Get those on kraut or with some delicious potato salad. Don't forget to get a pretzel and some beer with it. Peruse the small boutique stores with handcrafted items. Not cheap, but most artist make the items right there on site and often they let you watch as they do their thing. Watch your footing as this has the original cobblestone paths. Well worth a visit and a must see for any tourist.

Great little area of crafts, food and drink exemplifying old Nurnberg. Not a huge area so you can…read morebrowse it quickly or stop in for an authentic lunch like we did.

Interesting tour - as other reviews say it was in German but there are English pamphlets available…read more Be sure to ask for them BEFORE the tour though, I had to translate what I could for my travel companion. The tour is maybe 15 min long and in a prime location near the castle and behind St Sebald Church. The history of the prison is very interesting and well worth 3,50 euro. For students, it is 1,50 euro with ID.

The castle ground is free to roam around. We bought tickets for the tower and deep well for 3.5…read moreeuros. Keep your ticket. You'll need to scan it before and after. Restrooms are free and there's a mini cafe. The Sinwell Tower is 350 meter up, about 100+ steps. "Sinwell" in German means perfectly round so it's up a spiral wooden staircase. We were able to see the courtyard and the view of the city. It gets really windy up here. The deep well tour is every 30 minutes and last for 5 minutes. It's the castle's water supply at 50 meters deep. The water flows horizontally through sandstones and different layers of rocks as a filtration system. Four weeks after the rain, it flows into the deep well and ready for drinking. You'll see a video and a demonstration of the lit candle which proves that there is oxygen in the well.

Cool castle just a few minutes walk uphill from the Hauptmarkt…read more There are tours you can purchase to learn the history of the castle and see more of it, but you can always just wander around the grounds for free. We went that route, and it was a fun way to spend an hour or so. There are fabulous views of the city from the top and different sections to check out on all sides. The castle and grounds are well-preserved and kept. There are restrooms inside and a little cafe to grab a drink and pretzel after the trek up. It's kind of a must-see when in the city. Free castle fun? Why not!

If you are into World War II History, this is the place for you. Such incredible, if dark, history…read more Amazingly, so much is still left, I am always surprised when I come back and it's all still here. I am sure it was left as grim reminder of what happened here, and I am sure it would be a major undertaking to remove it. Besides, most of the things that happen here are concerts and festivals, a much happier use of the field than it was during the Third Reich. I highly suggest doing some research before coming here, there are many resources to research, many photos and films. You can walk up the steps and actually stand on the same platform where Hitler gave speeches, incredible and eerie at the same time. At night, it is especially eerie and foreboding. There are also many other Nazi remanents nearby, most within walking distance. Again, research the area before you come and plan out your walk.

The so-called Zeppelinfeld is the location for the infamous Nazi rallies of the late 1920s and…read more1930s. One of the few remaining parts of a vast complex intended as the spiritual home of the Nazi party, the rather battered remains nevertheless still give the feel for the scale of the events that are now etched into history. Standing on the rostrum at which Hitler expounded his fascist political philosophy is frankly a rather ambivalent experience: on the one hand, it feels a place of tangible evil: on the other, the dilapidated ruins provide reassurance that such a regime was, and can be, overcome. The main rostrum site is free to enter with ample car-parking: but there are lots of steps and uneven walkways if you want to climb up.

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.

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.