St. Sebaldus Church

This is one of the city's oldest churches. It was named after the hermit St. Seebald, who came to Nuremberg in the 11th century and built a small chapel, St. Peter's chapel, on the same site as the one on which the church is built today. The building of the present church commenced in the early 13th century when architects crafted two elegant towers that both reach a height of 79 meters (259.18 feet). Originally, the church was surrounded by a cemetery but in 1518, the city council decreed that henceforth no one was allowed to be buried in the old town anymore. The tomb of St. Seebald contains the remains of the Saint and is perhaps the most important part of the church's wonderful interior. His memorial was cast in brass by Peter Vischer and is surrounded by sculptures of saints and animals. Among the other works of religious art to be admired are the stained glass windows. Rebuilding the St. Seebald after the Second World War was a long and costly process. Concerts are held here regularly throughout the year.