August 13 – Nüremburg, Germany

This morning we did a bit of wandering through Nüremburg and found a very pretty stretch along the Pegnitz River that flows through the heart of the city.

With instructions from hotel reception, we were able to find the St. Johannis Cemetery.  It is also sometimes called the Rose Cemetery large number of flowers, including roses, which can be found there.  We had driven by it on the city tour and felt it warranted a walking visit. 

The cemetery was originally founded in 1234 as a cemetery for lepers, who could not be buried within the city walls.  It has been voted the most beautiful cemetery in Germany.  One of the most prominent persons buried here is Albrecht Dürer.  He is an artist (painter and woodcut print maker, painter) and was a contemporary of Leonardo da Vince.  He created many enduring works but one that is particularly well know was his pen and ink sketch of praying hands that is still commonly seen today in religious art.  Fortunately there was a map at the cemetery entrance as well as a couple of signs that allowed us to eventually find his grave.

We also stopped at a lovely beer garden for some lemonade before heading back to the room for more work.  

We may catch up on pictures soon.  Or maybe not.