today. Because of its ties to the Holy Roman Empire (the first Reich) Hitler chose Nuremberg to hold his immense party rallies. He made plans to construct a grandiose permanent site to hold these rallies.
These included the Congress Hall, Rally Grounds (the Zepelin field) and a planned soccer stadium which was to be the largest in the world seating 400,000.
The remains of the immense Congress Hall have been turned into the Documentation Centre, a first class museum documenting how the Nazi party came to power and its effect on the German people.
Considering the subject matter this museum is a must see. It's exhibit, called "Fascination and Terror", clinically documents how Hitler was able to gain so much momentum and influence. Finishing up we needed some fresh air and stopped at Gutman's Beer Garden by a pretty swan-filled lake.
After a nice lunch we strolled on to the Zepelin field. Nature is slowly reclaiming this gigantic edifice, however it is still used for a major car race and various concerts. 
Catching a tram back to the old town, we strolled down the pedestrian strasse. We made a mandatory stop at the Staedeler Flagship store where you can buy everything from a make-it-yourself pencil kit to a fountain pen they wouldn't even put the price on. A little further along we crossed the river and saw a hospital donated by a rich merchant in the 14th to 15th century. 
Further along we came to the imposing Frauenkirche which was built on the site of a former Synagogue. To commemorate this it has a Star of David in the floor. Entering the church we lucked out as a young man was practising on the gigantic organ. After enjoying a brief concert we headed for dinner, ice cream and home. 
To get around in Nuremberg we used their amazing transit, squeaky clean and unthreatening subway system paired with trams and buses. We purchased a day pass which covered up to 6 people for all zones, all public transport, all day for an unbelievably low €11. Translink, you should be ashamed.
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