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Sebald's Old Town: during World War II vs. today

© Stadtarchiv Nürnberg (Bildsignatur A39_III_Fi_S_45c)
DEU near Nürnberg

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nwolpert published on 09/12/2026 8:44 p.m.:

View from the Sinwell Tower of the Kaiserburg in Nuremberg during World War II. The photo shows the condition of the Sebald Old Town after the heavy Allied air raid on January 2, 1945. The roofs of City Hall and St. Sebald’s Church have collapsed. The spires were still standing at this point; they did not collapse until later, during the Battle of Nuremberg in April 1945.

Courtesy of the Nuremberg City Archives (Image reference A39_III_Fi_S_45c) - No republication or use by third parties without the copyright holder's permission

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