Altdorf bei Nürnberg Travel Guide
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Altdorf bei Nürnberg Overview
Altdorf bei Nürnberg's name literally means Altdorf near Nuremberg (Nuremberg vacation rentals | Nuremberg travel guide), to distinguish it from other Altdorfs.
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Things to See in Altdorf bei Nürnberg
Altdorf's chief monuments are the church of St. Laurentius, the city hall and the Wichernhaus, which once housed the university. Altdorf also boasts some impressive remnants of its fortifications.
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Maps and Driving Directions to Altdorf bei Nürnberg
Altdorf is near the A3 and A6.
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More about the History of Altdorf bei Nürnberg
Altdorf is first mentioned in 1129. In 1504 the town was conquered by the Imperial Free City of Nuremberg (Nuremberg vacation rentals | Nuremberg travel guide). In the 16th century, the city government of Nuremberg founded an academy in Altdorf, which became a university in 1622. The university lasted until 1809. Among the alumni of the University of Altdorf were the soldier Albrecht von Wallenstein and the philosopher and scientist Gottfried Leibniz.
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