Apollo-Theater

The Apollo-Theater is a historic building on Pfannenschmiedsgasse 22 that features architectural elements typical of late 19th-century entertainment venues. The original structure was damaged during World War II, and the site now houses the City-Point complex.

Johann Baptist Zetlmeier founded the Apollo-Theater in 1896 next to the Hotel Wittelsbach as an entertainment venue for Nuremberg residents. The building shaped the city's entertainment offerings until it was damaged during the war.

The theater served as a gathering place where people came together for variety shows and film screenings that entertained the local community. It played an important role in the city's entertainment life and became known for attracting audiences from across the region.

The location is easy to find at Pfannenschmiedsgasse 22 and sits near the historic core of Nuremberg. Visitors should know that the site is now surrounded by modern buildings, though the history of the place remains visible.

The site is now known as the Apollo Temple and has hosted puppet performers since 1963 who stage traditional fairy tales using hand-carved marionettes. This form of entertainment links the original theater history of the place with a living, modern art form.

Location: Nuremberg

Inception: 1896

Address: Pfannenschmiedsgasse 22, 90402 Nürnberg

GPS coordinates: 49.44950,11.07750

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22