Nürnberg (Nuremberg) is a city of profound historical layers, once the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire and later a focal point of 20th-century history. Its skyline is dominated by the formidable Imperial Castle, while the well-preserved city walls enclose a labyrinth of Gothic churches and the Renaissance home of artist Albrecht Dürer. From its medieval "Golden Bull" prestige to the sobering site of the Palace of Justice, the city serves as a powerful witness to the arc of German history.
