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Nuremberg Christmas Market
During your visit to Nuremberg, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Nuremberg Christmas Market. Experience the area's museums and festivals.
Main Market Square
Discover the heart of Nuremberg when you visit the city’s historic central square, which is used regularly as a marketplace to this day.
Nuremberg Castle
Explore within the sturdy walls of this ancient fortified palace and learn about the hilltop castle that has defined the Nuremberg cityscape for nearly 1,000 years.
Nuremberg Zoo
Why not meet the animals who live at Nuremberg Zoo during your trip to Nuremberg? Experience the area's festivals and museums.
Bamberg Cathedral
Bamberg Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Old Town Bamberg, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its breweries.
Würzburg Residence
Relax near the ponds and fountains of the excellent gardens and tour the period rooms of one of Germany’s largest and most lavishly decorated Baroque palaces.
St. Lorenz Church
This medieval Lutheran church is renowned for its exquisitely ornate Gothic façade, intricate interior vaults and spacious hall choir by Konrad Heinzelmann.
Deutsche Bahn Railway Museum
Discover two centuries of railway history in this comprehensive museum that includes displays of heritage trains, modern innovations and scale models.
Würzburg Cathedral
Browse the acclaimed works of art and hear the sounds of the 20 bells in one of Germany’s largest Romanesque churches.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Franconia
Nuremberg Old Town
Historic sites, museums, and shopping highlight some notable features of Nuremberg Old Town. Make a stop by Main Market Square or Frauenkirche while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or White Tower U-Bahn to get around town.
Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz
While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Lorenz, take in top sights like City Point Nuremberg or German National Museum, and hop on the metro to see more the city at White Tower U-Bahn or Lawrence Church U-Bahn.
Würzburg City Centre
Würzburg City Centre is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Neumünster and Falkenhaus.
Altstadt - Sankt Sebald
While you're in Altstadt - Sankt Sebald, take in top sights like Frauenkirche and jump on the metro at Rathenauplatz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Mitte
Noted for its historic sites and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Old City Hall and Nuremberg Christmas Market are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lawrence Church U-Bahn or Woehrder Wiese U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altstadt Würzburg
Altstadt Würzburg is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Staatlicher Hofkeller Würzburg and Würzburg Residence.
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