Nuremberg

Before being heavily bombed in WW2 for being a Nazi stronghold, Nuremberg was one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe. Luckily enough the city remained that Nuremberg has slowly rebuilt over the decades and is becoming a great tourist destination yet again. We like to start off with the city’s biggest attraction, the Kaiserburg Castle which dates back to 1050 AD (rebuilt in 1140 & after WW2). The Castle sits at the highest point of Nuremberg which offers commanding views of the town and provided a natural defense. The historic castle looks plainer than some of Germany’s other over-the-top fairytale castles which were built after the Middle Ages.

The former Nazi rally grounds, where 100,000 people would congregate for rallies, are one of the most emotional sights. The grounds were later utilized as a concentration camp for over 50,000 Socialists by the Nazis and now house the Fascination and Terror Museum. There is also a memorial to the Nuremberg Trials, where Nazi leaders were tried for the horrors of WWII.

Nuremberg has many more ancient buildings and mansions to see, in addition to having one of Europe's best Medieval Christmas Markets. If it's not the holiday season, you can still get into the holiday spirit at the magnificent toy museum, as Nuremberg has been famed for its toys since the Middle Ages.

Country: Germany