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- German
- English
Nuremberg looks like a medieval fairy tale. But after the Second World War, 90 percent of the historic old town lay in ruins. How is it that you are walking through cobblestone alleys with sandstone buildings and steep roofs again today? Accompany Tom, an urban planner, and Lea, an architectural detective, in deciphering the reconstruction of Nuremberg. Discover the modernity of the 1950s under medieval guise and the debates about memory, trauma, and the soul of a city.
- 2.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 102 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in urbanism and infrastructure innovation
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Nuremberg main station to the Plärrer-Hochhaus with local public transport. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Plärrer-Hochhaus, Nuremberg, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
Walk from Pellerhaus to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Nuremberg Central Station. The starting point is Pellerhaus, Nuremberg, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
Bavaria's first skyscraper, built in 1953. He stands for the functionalist, future-oriented faction of the post-war reconstruction.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2St. Lawrence Church
A magnificent Gothic church, whose meticulous reconstruction took precedence over housing construction and shows the dedication to restoring the soul of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A prime example of contextual modernism, which combines the functional lines of the 1950s with traditional Nuremberg pitched roofs and arcades.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Bratwursthäusle
A restaurant from the 1960s that perfectly imitates historical architecture and blurs the lines between authentic history and post-war reconstruction for tourists.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Post-war housing that illustrates strict building regulations. These forced modern apartments to wear a traditional, medieval cladding.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Altes Rathaus
A complex reconstruction where an meticulously restored Renaissance facade meets the new town hall – an administrative wing from the 1950s that is intended to harmonize through the use of traditional sandstone.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The ultimate symbol of the Nuremberg reconstruction debate. It shows a modernist building from the 1950s integrated into a ruined Renaissance ground floor, as well as a recently reconstructed historic courtyard.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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