Kaiserburg by Sjalen
Towering above the Old Town is the huge burg, or fortress. There has been a fortress here since the 11th century, even though what you see today is a few hundred years later. Impressive it is nevertheless and it has been the residence for the emperors and other rulers since it was first founded so it has seen a lot! You can buy tickets for the museum, Sinwell tower and Tiefer Brunnen well, but also include the Great Hall. The tower has no lift so it is only for those in good shape, but you have great Nürnberg views from the top, although similar views can be had from the fortress itself on its hill. The museum is full of old weapons (some amazingly huge guns!) and chivalry items. Then you go to the well house, where a guide tells you of the quite fascinating 47 metre deep well, necessary in case of sieges of the fortress. A chandellier is lowered into the well so you can appreciate just how deep it is. The reason there was a house built above it is because the water got very messy with all the animals and activities of the yard.
