The city is located in northern Bavaria, on the banks of the Pegnitz River. To the west, Nuremberg extends to the neighboring city of Fürth, which is connected by a subway line. In the north, the city's boundary is marked by the fortification wall and the fortress of Burg.
The population of Nuremberg is over half a million people, and in the region (including the cities of Fürth and Erlangen), there are approximately two million residents. This region is one of the economically powerful areas in Germany. Nuremberg ranks 23rd in the world in terms of quality of life, surpassing Barcelona, Tokyo, London, and Paris.
There is no exact information regarding the city's foundation. The first mentions of it date back to the mid-11th century, but people lived here long before that, as confirmed by archaeological excavations.
In the Middle Ages, Nuremberg was used by kings as their residence and defensive fortress, thanks to its advantageous location: a rocky hill overlooking the plain.
Nuremberg experienced partial destruction due to military actions in the 12th century, civil unrest and a devastating fire in the 14th century, a siege during the Margrave War in the 15th century, and a decline during the Thirty Years' War in the 17th century.
The city hosted imperial assemblies and housed the imperial regalia. It was a mecca for artists during the Romantic era. At the end of World War II, the city suffered heavy bombardment, but ultimately, most of the old buildings were successfully restored.
From 1945 to 1949, Nuremberg became the site of extensive trials of war criminals, and in 2010, a memorial dedicated to this event was opened in the city.
