Nuremberg /ˈnjʊərəmbɜːrɡ/ (German: Nürnberg) is a city in the German state of Bavaria, located in the administrative region of Franconia. Situated on the Pegnitz River and the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal, it lies approximately 170 km (110 miles) north of Munich and is the largest city in Franconia. Its population is 510,602 (2011).

Several old villages now belong to the city, such as Großgründlach, Kraftshof, Thon, and Neunhof in the northwest, Ziegelstein in the northeast, Altenfurt and Fischbach in the southeast, and Katzwang and Kornburg in the south.

Nuremberg has been a popular destination for immigrants, with 37% of its residents identifying as immigrants.

The city offers a wealth of cultural attractions, including the State Theater, the Philharmonic, and the Symphony Orchestra.

The Nuremberg State Theater (Staatstheater Nürnberg), founded in 1906, is dedicated to opera, ballet, and theater. During the 2009/2010 season, it hosted 651 performances and drew an audience of 240,000 people.

The Nuremberg State Philharmonic (Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg) serves as the orchestra of the State Theater. Its name was changed in 2011 from Nürnberger Philharmoniker. It is the second-largest and most important orchestra in Bavaria. Between 2006 and 2011, Christof Prick served as its general director, and since September 2011, Marcus Bosch has held the position.

The Nuremberg Symphony Orchestra (Nürnberger Symphoniker) performs around 100 concerts annually, attracting an audience of over 180,000 people. Alexander Shelley has been the orchestra's principal conductor since 2009.

Nuremberg also boasts many other fascinating attractions for its visitors. Among these are:

• Nuremberg Castle: Featuring the Free Reich buildings to the east and the Imperial Castle to the west.
• Heilig-Geist-Spital (Hospital of the Holy Spirit): Located in the city center on the banks of the Pegnitz River, this hospital was founded in 1332 and was one of the largest hospitals in the Middle Ages.
• Hauptmarkt (Main Market): A famous market known for its gingerbread, offering beautiful views. The market’s most notable feature is the Schöner Brunnen (Beautiful Fountain), erected around 1385 and later replaced with a replica (the original fountain is preserved in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum).

Churches within the city walls include:

• St. Sebaldus
• St. Lawrence
• Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady)
• Saint Clare’s Church
• Saint Martha’s Church
• Saint James’s Church (the largest)
• Saint Giles’s Church
• Saint Elizabeth’s Church

Nuremberg combines a rich cultural heritage with a vibrant history, making it a must-visit destination in Bavaria.