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Henkersteg (Executioner's Footbridge), Nuremberg

Henkersteg (Executioner's Footbridge), Nuremberg

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Henkersteg (Executioner's Footbridge), Nuremberg

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Location: Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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🚲CyklistCR🚲

February 26, 2022

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In the heart of Nuremberg's old town, built directly over the Pegnitz, is the 500-year-old executioner's house. For centuries, the building served as the official residence of the Nuremberg executioners and their families. A newly designed exhibition on legal and criminal history awaits visitors in the building. In addition, tickets for city tours and books on city history can be purchased at the information point of the History For All Association

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

June 11, 2024

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The Henkerbrücke, which leads over the northern arm of the Pegnitz (the Henkersteg goes over the arm that flows south past the flea market island), can only be reached through the Henkerhaus Museum. The medieval, half-timbered, two-arched bridge leads from the Henkerhaus to the water tower and the Weinstadl (now a student residence). The original bridge from the 15th century was destroyed in the Second World War. In 1954 it was rebuilt based on old models.

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Juliane

August 10, 2021

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The Henkersteg is located in a very secluded part of downtown Nuremberg and blends in perfectly with the historical backdrop.

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