Oriole window, a regular feature on several buidings

Nuremburg

---

May 31st 2009
31 May 2009 A day looking around the ancient city centre of Nuremburg. Much of the centre was destroyed or badly damaged during Allied bombing raids in early 1945 including its 3 major churches and castle. However most has been faithfully restored or replaced with sympathetic buildings and there are many beautiful parts. The River Pegnitz runs through the centre and we started the day by cro ... read more

Europe » Germany

---

As Europe's largest economy and most populous nation, Germany remains a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defense organizations. European power struggles immersed Germany in two devastating World Wars in the first half of the 20t... ... read more