Today we got to visit Nuremberg, which is the second largest city in Bavaria. Our tour guide shared really interesting stories and background about the city’s history and the buildings around us. I really enjoyed this city and all the history surrounding it. The city had a mix of traditional and modern architecture. Since many buildings were bombed during World War II, a lot of the city had to be rebuilt. Plus, Nuremberg is so old that it naturally reflects a bunch of different time periods. One example that I find really interesting is that one church had a Gothic architectural style while right across the street, another building had a French Renaissance style. This specific example wasn’t even because of the war, it just shows how the city developed over time with different influences. After we saw the city, it was time for our first company visit at MAN. It was very interesting to see how they build their engines through an assembly line. What surprised me was how they mix older tools and methods with newer technologies. Sometimes, the older stuff actually works better, so they stick with it. But they’re also constantly updating and using innovative tools where it makes sense. That balance seems to make their production process really efficient and effective. I really enjoyed exploring Nuremberg, I think it is one of my favorite cities I have visited. I also appreciate getting the insights on the automotive industry and its production that MAN offered us.