Things to do on Holidays in Nurnberg Germany

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  Visit the Altstadt (Old Town), which is located in the centre of the city. The old town is one of the prime attractions of the city, as it provides an opportunity to get familiar with the history and culture of the region. The city held great importance during the Nazi regime, and its influence can be observed in the Altstadt.
  
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  The one particular thing to visit in the Altstadt is the Nurnberg Castle. The Castle was built in the late 15th century, and is located in the northwest of the Old Town. The castle served as a grain house in the past, but now it's a hostel for the young people. The castle is a five-cornered tower circled by strong city walls that were used to protect the attackers and infiltrators. The castle is one of those historic sites that are still currently in use by the local populace, and it's definitely among the sites to visit.
  
  

  
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  Apart from the historic buildings and its affiliation with the Nazi regime, the city of Nurnberg is also famous for its Gingerbread. The bakeries are filled with the smell of freshly baked sweet ginger-flavoured bread. Help yourself with a taste of the local confectionery.
  
  

  
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  The Germanisches Nationalmuseum is one of the largest museum of arts and crafts in the country, and exhibits a variety of specimens. The Museum is considered to be of great significance by the local populace, and is a popular tourist destination from people all across the country.
  
  

  
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  Treat yourself with a fine dining experience at the Bratwursthausle, which is located in the centre of the old city. The restaurant is well-known for the local specialties such as roasted sausages, and boosts setting the standards for that throughout the region.
  
  

  
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  The town had great importance during the Nazi regime, one that's scene in the region's culture and buildings. The Nazi Party Rally Grounds, also known as the Reichsparteitagsgelände are located in the city. The Party used to organize their annual rallies here, and the town quickly rose to prominence as a centre of the regime's propaganda. If you're interested in history, and particularly Europe's, in that case you should try and pay a visit to the former meeting place.
  
  

  
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  After the fall of the Nazi regime, the Allies used the town's courthouse as the designated place for the hearings of the Nazi war-criminals. The tourists can visit the Courthouse that hosted the famous Nurnberg trials accompanied by a tour guide, and witness the site where more than 200 people were convicted of their crimes.
  
  

  
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  The city also has something to offer for the young ones, as its home to the German Toy Museum (Spielzeugmuseum). The Museum has a vivid collection of wooden and metal toys, as well as the modern toys and doll houses.
  
  

  
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  Nurnberg is also popular for its festivities and celebration. The city hosts several famous events including the Volksfest and the Altstadtfest. These festivals attract more than 2.5 million people combined every year, and are considered to one of the major attractions in the city.
  
  

  
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  The city is also home to the football club known as FC Nurnberg, which plays in the top tier of German football, Bundesliga. The club is over 100 years old, and has great value to the local people. You can watch them play their games at the easy Credit-Stadion. The stadium was also one of the venues for 2006 FIFA World Cup.