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Foto: Simeon Johnke Fotografie, Nürnberg Foto: Florian Trykowski

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Restaurant Fujiyama (16) und Dokumentationszentrum (17) • Restaurant Fujiyama, Documentation Center (17) Dokumentationszentrum (17) und Meistersingerhalle (18) • Documentation Center, Meistersingerhalle

Located in the St. Sebald parsonage, the small yet significant exhibition Stein und Tür former Carthusian monastery. In 1993, a new entrance building (Architektengruppe me di
explores an important chapter of Jewish history in Nuremberg. Continuing our journey, um) was added. Currently, the old South and Southwest buildings (Sep Ruf, 1953–1976) are
we pass the Toy Museum and reach the impressive medieval St. Sebald Church (9), being renovated by David Chipperfield Architects. The entrance to the museum is located
Nuremberg’s oldest parish church. on Straße der Menschenrechte (Street of Human Rights), adorned with engraved articles
r 16:30 – We then pass by the Dürer monument and reach the Tiergärtnertor. Attractions in from the German Basic Law, an artwork by Dani Karavan.
this area include Café Wanderer and the Albrecht Dürer House (10). r 13:30 – For lunch, we head to the Japanese restaurant Fujiyama (16) (see AIT 06.2021).
r 18:00 – Now it’s time to walk up to the Imperial Castle (11), one of the most significant The interior designed by Bermüller + Niemeyer impresses with bright slats made of spruce
imperial palaces in the Middle Ages. The former imperial stables now house a youth wood alternating with dark acoustic felt made from recycled PET bottles.
hostel that has received multiple architecture and design awards (architecture: Fritsch, r 14:30 – We then take a tram to the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally
Knodt, and Klug; interior design: Franchi & Dannenberg, 2013). Grounds (17). From 1933 to 1938, the massive area in the south of Nuremberg was
r 19:00 – The Castle Quarter is a good place to enjoy the evening. For a nightcap, the the venue of party rallies of the NSDAP. Since 2001, the northern head building of the
Vintage Bar and the Blume von Hawaii beckon with their inviting atmosphere. Additionally, incomplete Congress Hall (Franz Ruff) has served as a museum – an important place
the trendy Z-Bau (12), a hub for contemporary culture, is always worth a visit. for confronting our history. Austrian architect Günther Domenig was quoted as saying
that he had driven a “spear through Speer”, referring to the brilliant axis concept for
Sunday: History, Delights and Remembrance the museum’s layout. Currently, the Documentation Center is undergoing renovation
and expansion (Fritsch, Knodt, and Klug).
r 10:00 – Sunday begins with a visit to the Kunsthalle Nürnberg (13). The historical r 18:00 – On the way back, a stop at the Meistersingerhalle (18) is recommended. Opened
exhibition spaces were renovated in 2019 by Wurlitzer Architekten, providing the in 1963, it was one of the most progressive concert halls in Europe (architecture: Harald
perfect setting for contemporary art. Loebermann; interior design: Wunibald Puchner). Back at the main station, we head up
r 11:30 – Passing Hallplatz, with the prominent Mauthalle (14) (architect: Hans Beheim, 1498– to the rooftop bar of the new Motel One, which is part of the Tafelhof Palais. Max Dudler
1502) and the Monument for Flight and Expulsion (Joachim Bandau, 1999), we arrive at the integrated the listed areas of the former post office into a new architectural ensemble.
Germanisches Nationalmuseum (15). Its incredible collection spans all areas of German From the hotel bar, the view extends over the Old Town to the north – a panorama that
art. The museum complex is a conglomeration of various buildings arranged around a will surely leave a lasting impression.

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