Our next stop on our road trip thru Germany is Nuremberg. This is the home of the old Nuremberg trials. Altho we didn't go to the courthouse where the trials took place, and only had one night in town, we made the best of it!
We checked into our hotel, which we picked because it was within walking distance to the downtown square. What we (I) didn't read in the reviews was that it was basically in the ghetto, and altho it was nice inside, it was dangerous outside. When we checked in, the desk clerk told us not to walk outside at night - to take a taxi - and to leave our car in the gated, secured parking lot (with limited spacesso if we moved it, we prob wouldn't get a spot back later). So, we decided to walk during the day was fine, and it was....just wouldn't have done it at night. We walked thru a "locals only" area of TONS of Turks. Looked like gang headquarters on most corners.
Anyways, we made it to the city center and admired the beautiful architecture. We walked around to where the area of the world famous Kris Kringle Market is held every year. Being too early in the season, they were just setting up the square. So, we didn't get to see ALL the magic, but got an idea of what it would look like. Impressive! And can't wait to come back someday to see the real thing.
We watched the sunset from a 2nd floor bar area that looked over the square, and listened to the church bells ring and the clock dolls come out and dance around. It was amazing. We ended up eating dinner (snacks) at the bar there...which was PACKED.
After dinner we decided we would walk around a bit and see the open shops and market areas.
Anyways, we made it to the city center and admired the beautiful architecture. We walked around to where the area of the world famous Kris Kringle Market is held every year. Being too early in the season, they were just setting up the square. So, we didn't get to see ALL the magic, but got an idea of what it would look like. Impressive! And can't wait to come back someday to see the real thing.
We watched the sunset from a 2nd floor bar area that looked over the square, and listened to the church bells ring and the clock dolls come out and dance around. It was amazing. We ended up eating dinner (snacks) at the bar there...which was PACKED.
After dinner we decided we would walk around a bit and see the open shops and market areas.
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