City walls of Nuremberg, Nuremberg

Name: City walls of Nuremberg
Address: Nuremberg, Germany

#36 among attractions in Nuremberg

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The city walls are the medieval defensive mechanism surrounding the old city of Nuremberg, Germany. Construction started in the 12th Century and ended officially in the 16th Century. They measured 5 kilometers around the old town. The Nuremberg Castle together with the city wall is meant to be one of Europe's most considerable medieval defensive systems. ()

Local name: Stadtmauer Built: XI centuryCoordinates: 49°27'28"N, 11°5'18"E

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Mitte (Altstadt - St. Sebald)Nuremberg Germany

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City walls of Nuremberg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Sebald, Nuremberg Castle, Frauenkirche, Albrecht Dürer's House.

0.6 miW
Medieval church with a large pipe organ
St. Sebald, Nuremberg
15 min walk • St. Sebaldus Church is an architectural and historical keystone nestled in the heart of Nuremberg, Germany. Known locally as St. Sebald, this medieval church is named after Sebaldus, a hermit and missionary considered one of the patron saints of the city.
0.6 miW
Landmark medieval castle and palace
Nuremberg Castle, Nuremberg
15 min walk • Nuremberg Castle, perched atop a sandstone rock in the historic city of Nuremberg, Germany, is a formidable medieval fortress that has stood the test of time. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the castle is a testament to the city's former status as an imperial power...
0.5 miSW
14th-century Gothic church with artwork
Frauenkirche, Nuremberg
14 min walk • The Frauenkirche, with its twin spires piercing the skyline, is a landmark of the historic city of Nuremberg, Germany. This Gothic church, officially named the Church of Our Lady, stands proudly in the Hauptmarkt, the city's main square, and has been a site of...
0.6 miW
Museum of the artist's life and work
Albrecht Dürer's House, Nuremberg
15 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Nuremberg, Germany, is Albrecht Dürer's House, a museum dedicated to the life and work of one of the most significant artists of the Northern Renaissance, Albrecht Dürer. This half-timbered house, where Dürer lived and worked from...
0.6 miSW
Market, Shopping
Christkindlesmarkt, Nuremberg
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Nuremberg, Germany, the Christkindlesmarkt is a festive wonderland that embodies the spirit and tradition of the holiday season. This historic Christmas market, one of the oldest and most famous in the world, transforms the city's Hauptmarkt...
0.5 miS
Amusement, Amusement park, Playground
Erfahrungsfeld zur Entfaltung der Sinne, Nuremberg
13 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Nuremberg, Germany, lies a unique amusement park that caters to a very different kind of thrill: the Erfahrungsfeld zur Entfaltung der Sinne. Unlike traditional amusement parks with their dizzying rides and colorful parades, this park is...
~1590 ftW
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
St Egidien, Nuremberg
8 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Nuremberg, St. Egidien church stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This baroque church, dedicated to the patron saint Giles, is not only a place of worship but also a significant cultural...
0.5 miSW
Synagogue
Grand Synagogue of Nuremberg, Nuremberg
13 min walk • The Grand Synagogue of Nuremberg stands as a testament to resilience and reverence in the city of Nuremberg, Germany. This significant religious edifice, inaugurated in 2020, serves as a spiritual home for the Jewish community and a symbol of rebirth following the...
~1760 ftW
Renaissance architecture
Pellerhaus, Nuremberg
9 min walk • In the heart of Nuremberg, Germany, lies the Pellerhaus, an architectural gem that draws tourists from around the globe. This historical building, once a patrician house, exemplifies the opulent residential style of the German Renaissance period.
0.5 miSW
Church, Gothic architecture
Church of St. Catherine, Nuremberg
13 min walk • St. Katharina in Nuremberg, Bavaria, was an important medieval church, destroyed during the Second World War and preserved as a ruin.
0.6 miSW
Iconic fountain with Gothic church spire
Schöner Brunnen, Nuremberg
15 min walk • Schöner Brunnen is a 14th-century fountain located on Nuremberg's main market next to the town hall and is considered one of the main attractions of the city's Historical Mile. The fountain is approximately 19 meters high and has the shape of a Gothic spire.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to City walls of Nuremberg?

Nearby attractions include Laufer Torturm, Nuremberg (1 min walk), Tucherschloss, Nuremberg (5 min walk), Museum Tucherschloss and Hirsvogelsaal, Nuremberg (5 min walk), Cramer-Klett-Park, Nuremberg (6 min walk).

How to get to City walls of Nuremberg by public transport?

The nearest stations to City walls of Nuremberg:

Bus

Laufer Tor • Lines: N11 (1 min walk)
Rathenauplatz • Lines: 340, 36, 94, N1, N11, N12, N13 (1 min walk)

Tram

Rathenauplatz • Lines: 8 (2 min walk)
Stresemannplatz • Lines: 8 (9 min walk)

Metro

Rathenauplatz • Lines: U2, U3 (2 min walk)
Rennweg • Lines: U2 (9 min walk)

Train

Nürnberg-Dürrenhof (21 min walk)
Nürnberg Hauptbahnhof (24 min walk)