Nuremberg, Germany - Rainy City Drive

The rain continued as we drove from the Zeppelinfeld to the old part of the city and the Christmas Market.  Here are some random shots along the way.

Nuremberg, Germany - Zeppelinfeld

This is one location that was used as Nazi party rally grounds.  It is famous because the grand stands held a large swastika that was blown up at the end of World War II.  See this wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_party_rally_grounds#Zeppelinfeld

It was a rainy day and there are rain spots on the bus window and the camera.

Nuremberg, Germany - St. Lorenz (St. Lawrence) Medieval Church

One of the most prominent churches of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria, this medieval church was built in 1400s.

 This is "Angelic Salutation" by Veit Stoss.  It was installed as a devotional centerpiece for those reciting the rosary.  The main figures are Virgin Mary and Archangel Gabriel.  After the reformation, this was one of the first churches to become Lutheran. This piece fell out of favor because it celebrated Mary rather than Jesus.  It was shrouded for several centuries from late 1520s until the end of the 19th century.  It was then uncovered and viewable by the public.  Source has more details: Wikipedia.

 Back of Angelic Salutation.

 The Sacrament House, a monumental tabernacle by Adam Kraft.  The artist is featured.  This piece is considered to be Kraft's masterpiece.  It is 61 feet tall in the shape of a Gothic Tower.