During my visit to Nuremberg, locals told me there was a guy with a gondola licence. After some hours watching the river in the middle of the city, I was able to catch him in a photo. The building in the background is named Heilig-Geist-Spital.
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Heilig-Geist-Spital in Nuremberg
The Heilig-Geist-Spital is one of Nuremberg’s most iconic sights. The associated hospital church housed the Imperial Regalia for several centuries. Today, the depicted part of the spital accommodates a restaurant.
Sundial at the Fembohaus
You find this sundial on the facade of the Fembohaus in Nuremberg. The Fembohaus is the home of the Nuremberg City Museum. Inside, you see a city model of Nuremberg before World War II.
Nürnberger Chörlein
In Nuremberg, one can often see architectural elements looking like a secular bay, but in reality, they are the choirs of private chapels named Chörlein. Probably the most beautiful Nürnberger Chörlein I saw at the presbytery of St. Sebaldus Church (St. Sebald).
Pilatushaus in Nuremberg
The house sign of the Pilatushaus in Nuremberg shows Saint George fighting the dragon. The motif fits well. The owner of this home was a Plattner (amorer), and George was the Saint of his craft guild.
Schöner Brunnen in Nuremberg
The “Schöner Brunnen” is a 19-metre-high fountain on the Hauptmarkt, a central square in the old town of Nuremberg. A ring embedded in its fence is said to bring good luck to those who spin.
Honey Hunter in Nuremberg
The small inn sign represents a honey hunter. People with this profession used to collect honey from wild bees around Nuremberg. With the crossbow they fight the bears in the woods.
Armoury in Nuremberg
The former armoury (Zeughaus) of Nuremberg saw its construction by Hans Dietmayer in 1588/89. After bomb damage during World War II, a reconstruction finished in 1954/55.
Nassauer Haus in Nuremberg
This sundial is a decoration on the Nassauer Haus in Nuremberg, a medieval residential tower in the city centre. I love the sundial’s design, which reminds me of a scroll. Around the corner, there is another sundial with a commonplace design.
Emblems of Nuremberg
On the left side, you see the Great Emblem (Große Wappen). On the right side, you see the Minor Emblem (Kleine Wappen) of Nuremberg. The left one is generally used by administrative bodies, whereas the right one is used by some companies.
Ascension of Jesus at St Lorenz in Nuremberg
I was told this part at the tympanum of St. Lorenz is showing the ‘Ascension of Jesus’. For me this is really an odd illustration as one can see only the feet of Jesus. What do you think?
Bread store in Nuremberg
I had known Nuremberg is famous for its Lebkuchen but I was surprised how many sorts of bread this bread store (Feinkost Nikolaus Schwarz) is offering. Amazing how different the outer crusts and the crumbles of each loaf look like. And yes, I always love a good piece of bread. What about you?