Nurnberg

Those days in Nurnberg passed so quickly! I really enjoyed the Nazi Documentation center and the Congress Hall. The Congress Hall was eerily massive and imposing, as was the Tribune. I didn't know how much progress the Nazis had made in creating their "empire." The logic used in the architecture and the purpose of these buildings was so backward to me. The Congress Hall was to be really used just once a year...and to serve as a monolithic reminder of the Reich forever. The design of the Congress Hall, though never completed, was mythical and very intimidating. The Tribune was the same. Ironically, both structures were poorly constructed. They were built in haste to solidify the presence of the Reich. What did the people feel in Nurnberg? Were they scared, excited, or both. I think they felt both. Anxiousness from the power wielded by the Nazi's to remodel the lakeside, and excitement about that same power. The people must have felt a certain pride.


I wish that we had some more time in Nurnberg! We ate some Thai food the first night that was really delicious. The lady there cooked all the food and was so nice. The rain made the walk back home fun, too!

PS: can we put umlauts on our posts? I needed some in this post!