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Free Imperial City of Nuremberg. Freie Reichsstadt Nürnberg ( German) 1219–1806. Coat of arms. Nuremberg, shown within the Holy Roman Empire as at 1648. Territory of the Imperial City, with modern district borders in yellow. City lands in darker pink, condominiums in paler pink. Status.
- Nuremberg
- Free Imperial City
- Oligarchic republic
- Middle Ages
To the common town dweller – whether he lived in a prestigious Free Imperial City like Frankfurt, Augsburg or Nuremberg, or in a small market town such as there were hundreds throughout Germany – attaining burgher status (Bürgerrecht) could be his greatest aim in life.
Aug 18, 2023 · The Imperial Castle (Kaiserburg) towers over the old town center of Nuremberg as the city’s symbol and a reminder of its glorious past. For centuries Nürnberg was one of the largest and richest free imperial cities famous for its arts, crafts, and trade.
Situated directly over the river the former official living quarters of the hangman of the free imperial city of Nuremberg offers fascinating views. The exhibition in the hangman's rooms deals with criminal history in Nuremberg.
- Trödelmarkt,90403 Nürnberg, Hangman's Residence Museum, BY
- 0911 307360
- Nuremberg Castle. There’s no escaping the imposing Nuremberg Castle on your promenade, perched atop a sandstone hill. The medieval castle dominates the cityscape.
- St. Sebaldus Church. Guarding Albrecht-Dürer-Platz, St. Sebaldus Church reminds me of a two-pronged lethal weapon. It’s twin tower are so tall, pointy, and imposing.
- St. Lorenz Church. St. Lorenz is an unmissable Gothic edifice in Nuremberg. With twin towers dominating the scene, it’s considered Bavaria’s most beautiful church.
- Frauenkirche, Church of Our Lady. Dominating Hauptmarkt Square, the Frauenkirche is another top attraction in Nuremberg. The church was built for Emperor Charles IV in the mid 14th century.
Nowhere in Germany gives such a powerful impression of the highs and lows of German history as the former free imperial city of NUREMBERG.
It is the symbol of Nuremberg – its silhouette represents the power and influence of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg since the Middle Ages and the city’s prominent role in history. Today, the Nuremberg castle remains an emblem of the city. The fortification is in two parts: The Imperial Castle and the fortress of the Castle Count.
