Fünfeckturm

Fünfeckturm is a tower in Nuremberg, Middle Franconia, Bavaria. Fünfeckturm is situated near Kaiserstallung, as well as near the church Walburgiskapelle.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: 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 150 metres west of Fünfeckturm.

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 290 metres southwest of Fünfeckturm.

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 340 metres south of Fünfeckturm.