This sundial seen at a building in the city of Nuremberg (Nürnberg) made me smile. Can you see the face? 🙂 Not far away you can see a sundial at the Fembohaus and and a very different one at the Nassauer Haus.
Tag: Middle Franconia
Sundial at the Fembohaus of Nuremberg
Sundial at the Fembohaus which houses the city museum of Nuremberg. Inside one can see a lot of fascinating stuff, e.g. a big model showing Nuremberg before World War II.
The beekeeper with a crossbow in Nuremberg
Surprising detail seen at this house sign of an inn: The man with the crossbow is actually a beekeeper! I was told beekeepers were allowed to use this dangerous weapon in order to keep away bears.
Fun presents in Nuremberg
Fun presents found at my hotel room. A box of Lebkuchen and the artist Albrecht Dürer as toy figurine. Actually Nuremberg is for both pretty famous. By the way a big exhibition with the works of the young Dürer will open on May 24th. A good reason to go back to Nuremberg soon.
City wall of Nuremberg
Nuremberg (Nürnberg) is still surrounded by a city wall to a large extend. From my hotel located next to the wall I had this excellent view of the guard’s walkway.
Steam locomotive 41.360 in Fürth
Steam locomotive 41.360 dating back to 1940 seen at a locomotive parade at the Bus & Railway Festival in Fürth. This locomotive is member of the DRB Class 41 and is still operated by the German club ‘Dampflok-Tradition Oberhausen e.V.’
Vintage tramcar in Nuremberg
A tramcar of the series 700/800 dating back to 1925 seen in Nuremberg (Nürnberg).
View from Nuremberg central station
My first view of Nuremberg after leaving the train and standing in the hall of Nuremberg central station: A tower called Frauentorturm dating back to 14th century. The tower is placed near the Handwerkerhof, a court full of shops selling traditional products and craftsmanship.
Armoury in Nuremberg
The former armoury (Zeughaus) of Nuremberg built in the years 1588/89 by Hans Dietmayer. After its demolition during World War II it got reconstructed in 1954/55. [German]