Nuremberg: Dürer, Craftsmanship, and Civic City
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A walk through the old town about Dürer, civic culture and craftsmanship with Albrecht Dürer Monument, Albrecht Dürer House, Toy Museum, Loch Prisons, Craftsmen's Courtyard and Germanic National Museum.
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Handwerkerhof Nürnberg
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Welcome to our walk through the fascinating old town of Nuremberg! Today we are taking you on a journey through the world of the brilliant artist Albrecht Dürer, through the vibrant craft culture and the proud civic tradition of this beautiful city. Let yourself be inspired by the stories, workshops and masterpieces th…
Germanic National Museum
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After leaving the craftsmen's courtyard behind us, we now stand before the Germanisches Nationalmuseum. What you see here is a complex ensemble that reflects the history of the building: the core is the former Carthusian monastery from the 14th century, supplemented by modern extensions such as the striking glass struc…
Toy Museum
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We are standing here in front of the Toy Museum on Karlstraße. The building is an outstanding example of a Nuremberg patrician house from the 16th century. Pay attention to the typical sandstone façade and the steep gables, which reflect the wealth of Nuremberg merchants. It fits perfectly with our theme, because Nurem…
Albrecht-Dürer-Denkmal
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Having just seen Nuremberg craftsmanship in miniature at the Toy Museum, we now stand before one of the city's most prominent monuments: the Albrecht Dürer Monument at Albrecht-Dürer-Platz. The bronze statue we see here was designed in 1840 by sculptor Christian Daniel Rauch. It depicts Dürer in a contemplative pose, d…
Museums Nuremberg - Albrecht Dürer House
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Just a few steps away from the monument, we stand before the Albrecht Dürer House. It is one of the few preserved townhouses from the 16th century in Nuremberg. Pay attention to the distinctive half-timbering on the upper floor, which rests on a massive sandstone base. Dürer acquired this property in 1509 and lived and…
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