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The Castle District

The Castle District – Nuremberg’s historical heart which surrounds the symbol of the city, the Imperial Castle. There’s no better place to feel the old-fashioned charm and history of the town – and not only because the silhouette of the castle is always in sight. With its tiny, twisting cobblestoned alleyways and old half-timbered houses, the Castle District is, without doubt, an attraction for many visitors, but it also has something to offer locals. Small individual shops hidden off the beaten path and a multitude of diverse places to eat and drink shape the Castle District: From rustic pubs with original Franconian food to hip bars to culinary variety from all over the world. The attractive castle garden draws both those from the neighborhood and guests of the city to take a break and gaze at its beauty.

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The castle district is something special, there's no denying that. You notice it at the latest when, as a Nuremberg resident, you drag yourself up the steep slope to the viewing platform of the castle for the millionth time, lean on the parapet at the top, puffing heavily, look down at the city and think to yourself: "Des is mei Nemberch!" ("This is my Nuremberg!").

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The Kaiserburg is a popular motif and a real eye-catcher from many angles. If you stand at the end of the passage Tiergärtnertor and have a zoom lens, you get a rather rare view with the half-timbered houses of Pilatushaus and the restaurant "zum Albrecht-Dürer-Haus" in the foreground.
When taking photos in the casemates, it is advisable to have a fast lens in your luggage. Ideally a wide-angle < 35mm!
This way you can perfectly capture the exits and winding tunnels.
The Dürer House is not only particularly steeped in history, but also one of the most beautiful half-timbered houses in Nuremberg. Due to its proximity to the castle wall, however, it is not so easy to photograph, as the sunlight is usually blocked from somewhere. A wide-angle lens helps to capture the house in its entirety, but longer focal lengths for details on the house are a good option.
The Tiergärtnertor tower is a real gem among the city wall towers. At any time of day, you can find great angles to put it in the limelight.
Our recommendation: at sunset you can see the tower from the southern Burggarten in a great light - with colourful flowers in the foreground.
The Fembo House with its countless floors is not only a popular registry office for many wedding couples, but also offers many photo motifs all around. If you look more closely, you will discover many details such as the little choir, sundial and statues.

The Hexenhäusle

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The Albrecht-Dürer-Stube

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Wanderer and Bieramt at Tiergärtnertorplatz

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Dürrer Hase

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USG6

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Castle Café Beer

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City Museum in the Fembo House

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Albrecht Dürer House

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City Wall & Casemates

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Imperial Castle Nuremberg

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Gardens at the Imperial Castle

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Albrecht Dürer Monument

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Dürer Hotel

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Nuremberg Youth Hostel

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Hotel Agneshof

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Mustard Shop

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Hausbrauerei Altstadthof

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Red Barrel

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The Hare Sculpture

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Köttelgang

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St. James's Quarter

St. James's Quarter

St. James's Quarter
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