Weißgerbergasse, Historic pedestrian street in the old town, Nuremberg, Germany.
Weißgerbergasse is a medieval street in the old town featuring the largest collection of preserved craftsmen's houses with colorful half-timbered facades, now housing cafés, bars, and small shops along a cobblestone pedestrian zone. The street retains the character of an authentic medieval workshop district through its original buildings and architectural details.
The street takes its name from the white tanners of the Middle Ages who processed animal hides with alum and salt to create light-colored leather dried on the nearby city walls. This specialized craft became a major economic activity that shaped the street's importance in the city.
The restored houses showcase authentic timber framing with distinctive details like bay windows and gabled roofs that reflect medieval craft traditions. Small workshops and shops operating here today connect visitors to the hands-on skills that shaped this neighborhood centuries ago.
The pedestrian zone is easily accessible from Hallertor station and Weintraubengasse stop, forming part of the tourist route through the old town. You can walk comfortably through the narrow passages and stop at cafés and shops without worrying about traffic.
Archaeological excavations nearby have uncovered old tanning vats and bone remains that reveal the scale of leather-working activities once conducted here. These findings give visitors a tangible sense of the craft work that defined this location for centuries.
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