"Willlkommen in... Nämberch!" Nürnberg by Mikebond


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map of Franken in 1792 - Nürnberg
map of Franken in 1792
Where does Nürnberg lie?

Let's start by testing your geographical knowledge:
Question 1: "What's the name of this city?"
Your answer: "This is Nürnberg" (or Nuremberg, Norimberga, and so on)
A local's answer: "This is Nämberch"
Question 2: "What region does Nürnberg belong to?"
Your answer: "In Bayern, of course!"
A local's answer: "In Franken, selbstverständlich!" ("In Franconia, of course!")
Both you and the local would have given two correct answers, but from very different points of view.
If you look at the administrative subdivision of Deutschland into Länder, Nürnberg lies in Bayern (Bavaria). Apart from that, every local will tell you that this is Franken. Franconia is a historic region that todays belongs to Bayern (it is also an administrative unit of Bayern), but it has its own cultural features and its people still feel proud of their Franconian heritage. They also speak their local language, called fränkisch.
While walking across the streets of the city centre you will see a lot of shops selling any kind of products with the city coat of arms and the name of Franken.
Welcome to a cultural and historical island in the heart of Bayern!

  • Last visit to Nürnberg: Aug 2006
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    Maurizioago Aug 18, 2010 at 1:33 AM Report Abuse

    Spero di andare a Norimberga per un paio di giorni a fine novembre. Ciao!

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    marvelous_girl Jan 3, 2010 at 8:45 AM Report Abuse

    it looks a very nice nd beautiful place

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    ranger49 Apr 19, 2009 at 7:47 AM Report Abuse

    Delays in our travel itinerary last year meant we missed our day in Nürnberg so I have enjoyed a virtual tour on your interesting page. Many Thanks.

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    MissyWQ Apr 6, 2009 at 9:25 PM Report Abuse

    Wonderful information. You did a better job of details than I did on my page. Thanks.

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    ralph_II Oct 30, 2008 at 3:17 AM Report Abuse

    touchingand turning round the brass-ring at the schöner brunnen means: all your dreams and wishes will come true!:-) the traffic sign means: end of playing-street. car can drive faster now..

  • volopolo Sep 1, 2008 at 10:05 AM Report Abuse

    I born here and lived for ten years! Nikos

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    sourbugger Jun 6, 2008 at 4:52 AM Report Abuse

    the germans do love their trains and churches, don't they ? thanks for the birthday wishes, btw.

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    AnnaLupilla Nov 8, 2007 at 1:48 AM Report Abuse

    Ciao Michele! ... and auguri for your excellent Nürnberg pages. Especially the part on fränggisch ... VERY SUBBER (you know real Franconians cannot pronounce neither 't' nor 'p') :-) Saluti di Närmberch, Anna

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    flyingscot4 Aug 17, 2007 at 10:23 PM Report Abuse

    Nice job on your Nürnberg pages. It is my second favorite city in the world and I really have to get going with my latest tips. Pictures are great and your tips are very information-filled. Again, great job.

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    littlesam1 Jul 24, 2007 at 9:34 AM Report Abuse

    Very well done page. Interesting.

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