Freiung

Freiung is a scenic viewpoint in Nuremberg, Middle Franconia, Bavaria. Freiung is situated nearby to the church Walburgiskapelle, as well as near the recreation area Burgwächter.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Nuremberg Castle and Albrecht Dürer’s House.

Nuremberg Castle

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Nuremberg Castle is a group of medieval fortified buildings on a sandstone ridge dominating the historical center of Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany. The castle, together with the city walls, is considered to be one of Europe's most formidable medieval fortifications. Nuremberg Castle is situated 120 metres west of Freiung.

Albrecht Dürer’s House

Museum

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Albrecht Dürer's House is a Nuremberg Fachwerkhaus that was the home of German Renaissance artist Albrecht Dürer from 1509 to his death in 1528. The House lies in the extreme north-west of Nuremberg's Altstadt, near the Kaiserburg section of the Nuremberg Castle and the Tiergärtnertor of Nuremberg's city walls. Albrecht Dürer’s House is situated 240 metres west of Freiung.

St. Sebald Church

Church

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St. Sebaldus Church is a medieval church in Nuremberg, Germany. Along with Frauenkirche and St. Lorenz, it is one of the most important churches of the city, and also one of the oldest. St. Sebald Church is situated 270 metres south of Freiung.