Castle
Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
Nuremberg, Germany
A medieval imperial fortress overlooking the old town, with great views.
Square · Germany · Bavaria
Hauptmarkt Nuremberg
The central market square, home of the ornate Beautiful Fountain and the Christmas market.
Free to enter about 45 min
For storytellers
Why Hauptmarkt Nuremberg matters
The Hauptmarkt is Nuremberg's main square, with a Gothic church at one end and the golden-spired Beautiful Fountain at the other. Market stalls fill it daily, and in the weeks before Christmas it hosts one of Europe's best-known Christmas markets. Look for the gilded ring in the fountain's fence.
Talking points
- The Beautiful Fountain is a Gothic masterpiece
- The square hosts the Christmas market
- Local legends say turning the ring brings luck
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