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Frauenkirche

Hauptmarkt 14, 90403 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany (Altstadt - St. Sebald)
49-911-20-65-60
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Ranked #13 of 49 attractions in Nuremberg
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites
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Scottsdale, Arizona
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

"Church of Our Lady," which faces a very busy market place, features the "Männleinlaufen", a mechanical clock that highlights a seated Holy Roman Emperor with prince-electors surrounding him. At High Noon, the electors parade across the face of the clock.

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Waldenbuch, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Another gem of Nuremberg, the church sits to the side of the market place where the famous Christmas and Easter Markets are held, it is like no other I have seen before. The design with its pointed front steeples make it much different from other churches I have seen. Be sure to catch the animated figures that come out and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

This church is located in the open market. It is well worth walking around and stopping to watch the glockenspiel. There is also another set of statues in the area and a ring to turn for luck.

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Jones Hill QLD
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2013

Famous church in Nuremberg Hauptmarkt facing the Beautiful Fountain. Probably best known for its Glockenspiel which plays at noon with an entertaining march of historical figures around the clock. Not particularly ornate inside, but some lovely Gothic leadlight windows. Worth a look.

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Orange, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

On the floor, in a cave on the wall, lighting a candle and making a offering is an experience in this church during the holidays.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

If you like churches, then this is for you. It is not an unusual, memorable church but is worth a look in.

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Malvern, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2012

Impressive structure now restored to its former glory. Another church to visit with a past going back hundreds of years.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

This is a beatiful church that is open to the public to view except when is mass is being celebrated. The church is beautiful as a piece of architecture, but I went back on a quiet Monday morning for the mass and it was a lovely experience, despite my lack of German. It also houses the Glockenspiel which is one... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2012

The Frauenkirche is well worth a visit and captures a wonderful atmosphere.The architecture is impressive as is the sense of grace and Catholic religious sensibilities.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

Went to Sunday Mass here during a recent visit to Nuremberg and it was a memorable experience, being able to sit and attend Mass while enjoying the surrounding art. It was initially mostly attended by older locals, but soon filled up with many tourists. There isn't too much else to do in the Altstadt on a Sunday morning. Church was... More

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