Nuremberg / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Nuremberg
Nuremberg’s old town brings together castle views, streets of half-timbered houses and bridges across the Pegnitz. These eight stops provide different ways to frame the city.
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Imperial Castle
Nuremberg’s Imperial Castle rises above the old town. Photograph the castle exterior, then look back towards the roofs for a wider city view.
Search Google MapsAlbrecht Dürer House
The former home and workshop of Albrecht Dürer stands near Tiergärtnertorplatz. Use the square to frame the house within the surrounding streetscape.
Search Google MapsWeißgerbergasse
Historic half-timbered houses line Weißgerbergasse. Look along the street for a sequence of gables and façades, keeping the foreground simple.
Search Google MapsHenkersteg
The covered wooden Henkersteg crosses the Pegnitz between Trödelmarkt and Unschlittplatz. Frame the bridge with a little river on either side.
Search Google MapsMaxbrücke and Weinstadel
From Maxbrücke, the Weinstadel and Kettensteg lie in different directions along the Pegnitz. Try both views and let the river lead through the frame.
Search Google MapsHauptmarkt and Schöner Brunnen
The Schöner Brunnen stands on Nuremberg’s Hauptmarkt. Include some of the square for context, then choose a closer view of the fountain’s ornament.
Search Google MapsHeilig-Geist-Spital from Museumsbrücke
The view from Museumsbrücke looks towards the Heilig-Geist-Spital by the Pegnitz. Use the water in the lower part of the image to anchor the building.
Search Google MapsSt Lawrence Church
St Lawrence Church is a starting point for the old-town walk. Step back for an exterior view and look for a close composition of the entrance portal.
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