Nürnberg's historic charm

Much of Nürnberg was rebuilt postwar, but there are some charming spots in the surviving old town. 

Having had a busy morning at the Memorium Nürenberger Prozesse, we needed a rest and some dinner before heading out on what we expected to be a one-hour stroll. Following a tour described by our go-to for European travel - Rick Steves - we wandered past the nearby Lorenskirche toward the historic square.

We passed an historic hospital backing onto the river.

Continuing on, we entered the market square and discovered a gilded fountain that has provided fresh water for centuries - this district houses the hospital and tanneries, all of which dumped waste into the river. The fountain still works! Sarah and I enjoyed a cold drink of water while Mom "enjoyed" a splash on her legs.

Our next stop was the castle - but Rick had neglected to mention the long, steady climb required to reach it. After a rest halfway for my mom, we reached the castle, which once housed the crown jewels. By this point my mom was done in so we opted to return to the hotel rather than climb to the ramparts.

Sarah did her best to give us something to see in our way back, and we all peered over the fence at the oldest iron footbridge in Europe. I wanted to get a better look and some photos, so I slipped into the park as mom and Sarah began to trek the winding route back to our rooms.

It was a lovely spot; the bridge welcomes the footsteps of travellers with the warm glow of focused lighting after sunset. The stone had a rosy glow, and the twilit sky was a deep blue. I walked halfway across the bridge, then returned to the riverside path and began to meander back, snapping photos of charming nooks and crannies. 



After a late night tea for me, and Five Guys milkshake for Sarah, we were off to bed to prepare for another full day.





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