With half a million people, Nuremberg is Bavaria’s second city after Munich. While its history dates to the 11th century, Nuremberg is tied in most minds to the 20th century and more specifically to World War II. It first served as the site of many pre-war Nazi rallies, then was nearly leveled by Allied bombing, then was the site of the famous post-war Nuremberg Trials. The city has much to offer today’s visitor, including the rebuilt Nuremberg Castle and the famed gingerbread at Hauptmarkt.