Augsburg's Historic Highlights on Foot
Our adventure starts at Fuggerei, the oldest social settlement in world history, founded by one of the wealthiest families in the world. It is home to 150 people today.
From here, we will head into the old city and visit the birthplace of the world-acclaimed artist Berthold Brecht and learn about his Threepenny Opera.
Continuing our walk, we will reach the Butcher's Guild, built by Elias Holl, the master architect who designed Augsburg's most important buildings during the city's golden age in the 17th century.
We will stop at St. Peter am Perlach Church to take a look at the painting of Mary Untier of Knots, a unique depiction of the Virgin Mary and a site of pilgrimage for believers from around the world.
Next, we will get a look at the Townhall, the first building with six floors. Also designed by Elias Holl, it was built to host the Imperial Diet. Take time to learn more about the Weaver's Guild, which was essential to the textile trade and helped put Augsburg on the map. Admire the paintings adorning the outside walls of the Weaver's Guild and glimpse Augsburg's history.
We will then make our way to the Zeughaus, the Armory, which was converted into a cultural building after World War II. It is another masterpiece by Elias Holl.
Visit the Damenhof, the ladies' courtyard, and the Fuggerhaus, the home of the Fugger family, where Martin Luther was interrogated by the Pope's envoy about his beliefs.
Our final stop is the Schaezler Palais, a place that survived the Second World War without a scratch. Its ballroom is the best-conserved in Germany and hosts many exhibitions.
