Rick Steves' Europe

S09E03 Germany's Frankfurt and Nürnberg

Frankfurt, known as "Bankfurt" due to its bustling financial scene, features a charming old town that's inviting to explore. Our journey will also take us to Nürnberg, a significant city for both the First Reich (the Holy Roman Empire) and the Third. With its impressive castle, whimsical fountains, the Nazi Documentation Center, and a complex network of underground bomb shelters, Nürnberg offers a captivating blend of history and contradictions.