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Bavaria · Germany
Optional visit to the site of the Nuremberg war crimes trials. Please note that the courthouse and the rally grounds are on opposite sides of the city so it is not possible to include the courthouse and a tour of the old town and a trip to the rally grounds all on one tour. You will have time two out of the three areas. Just let your guide know what you are most interested in. Please also note that the courthouse museum is closed on Tuesdays.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
We stand before the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, a monumental complex that served as the stage for one of the most significant events in modern human history: the Nuremberg Trials. Between 1945 and 1949, this building was the…
Listen in the app2The Exterior and the Choice of Nuremberg
Before entering, look at the scale of the Palace of Justice. The complex is vast, reflecting Nuremberg’s historical importance as a regional legal hub. …
Listen in the app3Courtroom 600 — The Room That Changed History
We now step inside Courtroom 600. While it may look like a standard, modern German courtroom today, it was here that the 'Major War Criminals' trial took place. …
Listen in the app4The Prosecution's Strategy and Evidence
As we move through the courtroom area, consider the innovative legal strategy employed by the Chief Prosecutor, Robert H. Jackson. …
Listen in the app5The Interpreters’ Booths and Communication
One of the most remarkable technical achievements within this palace was the implementation of simultaneous interpretation. In 1945, the IBM corporation helped set up a system that allowed the four official languages—English,…
Listen in the app6The Memorium — A Deep Dive into the Trials
We now head upstairs to the permanent exhibition, the Memorium Nürnberger Prozesse. This museum provides a comprehensive analytical look at the trials, their context, and their legacy. …
Listen in the app7The Prison Wing and Final Verdicts
As we conclude our visit, we look toward the area where the prison wing once stood. While much of the prison has been demolished or repurposed, its proximity was vital to the trial's operation. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Leaving the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, one carries a profound sense of the complexity of justice. We have walked the halls where the 'Crimes Against Humanity' were first confronted and where the world attempted to replace the…
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What is Nuremberg Palace of Justice?
Nuremberg Palace of Justice is a place in Bavaria · Germany with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Bavaria · Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 49.4545, 11.0465 |
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