04 Jun 2019
We were so pleased to have Lenka as our guide on our private excursion to Nuremburg, Germany. Given the relatively long distance to Nuremburg (3 hours each way) it was truly a pleasure to ride in style with Lenka, who is both very kind and extremely intelligent. On the ride to Nuremburg and back we spoke about everything from the EU parliamentary election, to medieval history, to agricultural exports, to old films. I truly feel blessed to have Lenka as our guide, her wealth of knowledge is outstanding, and she was in tune to the needs of my elderly father who has trouble walking.
-Our visit to Nuremburg started at the Documentation Center, located in the former Nazi party rally grounds within a massive coliseum constructed by Hitler. Tickets were included, and, interestingly, the museum did not focus on the Holocaust, but rather on Hitler's rise to power and how he truly captivated the minds of the German people. Both interesting and frightening to see a grandstand from which Hitler spoke, and where Triumph of the Will was filmed (the rally grounds are massive, mostly unfinished or demolished with some segments remaining, like the museum). After this we visited the Nuremburg Trial museum located a bit closer to the city. Learned in-depth about the trial process, roles of various nations, and outcomes for the detained Germans.
-After this we took a break from Nuremburg's stark past, and enjoyed a walk through the Old Town, which looks stunning with its many medieval walls and turrets. We visited beautiful gothic churches, enjoyed Nuremburg's many markets and sausage stands, and got to view the gorgeous castle.
-Ultimately, we had a wonderful day, and I cannot stress enough how Lenka made this possible. Many thanks!