Nuremberg (Nürnberg)/Journey to Regensburg--Monday, Oct. 4

Nuremberg is a city of contrasts for sure....this building is where the Nuremberg Trials were held to prosecute Nazi crimes during WWII.  There is a new exhibit in this building that offers the public information as to what took place in the courtroom in this building.  See more at:
Nuremberg Trials Exhibit

History of the Trials:
History and Legacy of Nuremberg Trials/National Holocaust Museum

View from our bus of the unfinished coliseum that Hitler ordered built for him as a rally site for the Nazi movement.  It was really eerie being there.

View of the monstrous structure from across the lake.  Behind us is the infamous Zeppelin Field where the Nazi rallies continued with shows of military might and laser light shows at night to entertain and mesmerize the Nazi leaders and followers.  Also, it is where the Hindenburg landed.
Read more about this aircraft at:
The Hindenburg

Our tour guide gave us a lot of background information here, displaying the full extent of the Nazi presence in Nuremberg.

Here we are on Zeppelin Field.  It was a staging area for Nazi marches and military "shows".  The grandstand was where Hitler himself would view the shows with his commanders and partners in crime.  The city of Nuremberg is in a state of conflict as to what to do with this field and the huge seating areas.  It is in need of renovation, but the city is strapped for cash.  Yet others want it to be preserved as a reminder of what can happen when ruthless dictators take over the minds and freedoms of a population. 

At the edge of Zeppelin Field...a storage place for Nazi supplies

Dr. Taylor, our distinguished tour director.....a wealth of knowledge not only about the touring business (He's been all over the world with groups!) but of the cultural and historical backgrounds of so many places we visited.  Thanks, Dr. Taylor!  (He was a professor for many years at the University of Illinois.)

Learn more about Zeppelin Field:

Zeppelin Field

More on Zeppelin Field

Driving towards the Nuremberg Castle:  the sign is German for:
"Sunday is Family Day!"...JA, WOHL!

History of Nuremberg

Visit this site to learn lots more about this great old city of Bavaria on the Blue Danube River! 

Getting closer to the Castle!!

If you ever travel to Europe, please know that those on bikes DO NOT stop for ANYONE, not even tourists!  Watch for the markings on the sidewalk to indicate bike lanes...seriously!!

An old cemetery on the way to the Castle

Another cemetery filled with roses!  And notice the graves are all above ground!

Entering the Castle area....the next several photos are of the Imperial Castle of Nuremberg.

Learn more about this castle at:

Imperial Castle of Nuremberg

Leaving the Castle for the marketplace at Nuremberg Plaza in the heart of the city

Walking down the cobblestone path to the center of the city....anxious to see the plaza where the famous Nuremberg Christkindlmarkt takes place every December!  There are vendors set up around the plaza area selling ornaments, famous Lebkuchen (ginger cookies), foods, spiced wine (Glühwein), and all sorts of Christmas wares!

Yes, unfortunately, even Nuremberg has graffiti!  :-(