Nürnberg

The next day I left for Nürnberg by train: I had a presentation to give at a nearby University. I arrived early in the afternoon, dropped my things at my hotel, and ran off to explore the Altstadt or old city.


Old Nürnberg is surrounded by an incredible wall. I can't believe the view of it I had from my hotel room:


On my return flight, I sat next to a gentleman who remarked that Europe is filled with churches, any of which, were they located in the US, would be national treasures. Nürnberg is no exception.

St. James the Less, in Jakobplatz. I attended an English-language service here (Episcopal) on Sunday night.


St. Lorenz.


And others.


This particular church has a special place in my heart. Or my stomach, depending on your perspective.


The reason is that it overlooks the Bratwursthausle where I had dinner my first night in Nürnberg. The waitstaff was ... unappreciative ... of the fact I was American. However, the sausage, beer, potato salad, and pretzel (with mustard!) were fantastic.


Like Dresden, Nürnberg is situated on a river (the Pegnitz).


Nürnberg is also home to a remarkable fountain, dating to 1385 (the original is now in a museum, pictured is a replica).


And so ended my adventure in Germany! Nürnberg is definitely a city I'd like to return to when we can all go and see some of the sites, for instance, the Playmobil theme park and Train Museum!