judgment at Nuremburg

In the aftermath of World War II, there was an outcry for world leaders to mete out justice for those that had committed crimes of war. A tribunal was formed--consisting of the U.S., England, the U.S.S.R., and France--so that judgment at Nuremburg could be passed. No accusations of Allied war crimes were permitted at the Nuremburg Trials; these were dedicated solely to the crimes committed by the Axis powers. Approximately 200 Germans received judgment at Nuremburg for war crimes while 1600 were tried through traditional military courts. While some of Germany's most famous leaders escaped or committed suicide, many were caught and punished. The Palace of Justice, where the judgment at Nuremburg trials were held, is an absolute must-see for anyone that has an interest in the history of that time period.

Another notable feature of city is the impressive Nuremburg wall. Originally it was approximately five kilometers (about three miles) long and had five gates located around the city. However, throughout the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries, the Nuremburg wall was continually strengthened and improved and is largely the reason why it was able to weather the attacks during this time. Over eighty towers can be found along the Nuremburg wall today and is a great tourist attraction.