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Nuremberg Castle
and the Dürer House
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The castle sits proudly on sandstone rocks at the north
end of the old town. It offers a panoramic view of the city,
including the Frankenstadion some 3 or so miles away.
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First
evidence
The first written records of the castle date from 1105, and
between then and 1571 all of the kings and emperors of the Holy Roman Empire
stayed here at some time.
Post-war
restoration
The castle was badly damaged during World War II and
largely restored to its former appearance thereafter.
Open to the
public
Various residential and state rooms, the Deep Well and
Sinwell Tower are now open to the public.
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Opening
times
The castle is open daily (except 24th, 25th and
31st Dec., 1st Jan. and Shrove Tuesday) from 9am to 6pm (10-4 from Oct. to
March). Access to the external areas of the castle grounds is free.
Entry to the palace, tower and museum is €2-6.
More info (in English) from
the Nuremberg Tourist Office here.
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The Dürer
House
The
Dürer House (right) is in a small square of half-timbered buildings (those
opposite are shown below) at the foot of the castle rocks. It gets its
name from the famous German artist Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), who lived there
from 1509.
Built c.
1420
The house was built around 1420 and today acts as a museum to
the life of an artist in the Renaissance period, with living rooms and workshop
on view, plus a gallery of some of Dürer's works.
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Guided
tours
English audio guided tours featuring the voice of an acrtress
playing Dürer's wife Agnes are available via headset. On Saturdays at 2pm,
an actress appears in person to give the tour in English.
The Dürer House is open 10am
- 5pm daily (late till 8pm on Thursdays) from July to September, and during the
Christmas Market season from 10am - 5pm.
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Entry for adults (2005
price) is €5. The guided tour in English by an actress playing Agnes Dürer on
Saturdays at 2pm costs €2.50 extra.
More information from:
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