In the Middle Ages, St. Catherine's Church was part of the complex of a Dominican convent which was considered a crafts centre for illumination of manuscripts and tapestry in Nuremberg. After the Reformation, the building was put to profane uses, and between 1620 and 1778 was the home of the Nuremberg Mastersingers. In 1945 the church burnt out completely and was not reconstructed. In summer, the ruin of St. Catherine's Church (Katharinenruine) is the venue for numerous open air events.
Ruine der Katharinenkirche (Ruins of St. Catherine's Church)
