Augsburg - Wikipedia
WEBAugsburg is an urban district and home to the institutions of the Landkreis Augsburg. It is the third-largest city in Bavaria (after Munich and Nuremberg), with a population of 304,000 and 885,000 in its metropolitan area.
15 Best Things to Do in Augsburg (Germany) - The Crazy Tourist
WEBJan 26, 2020 · 1. Fuggerei. Source: travelview / Shutterstock.com. Fuggerei. The world’s oldest social housing project was started in 1516 by Jakob Fugger, the powerful merchant banker. Within a decade 52 houses had been constructed, and the sequence of streets and squares, served by a church, became a kind of town of its own.
Welcome to Augsburg - Regio Augsburg Tourism
WEBWelcome in Augsburg and the region. Third largest city in Bavaria with about 300,000 inhabitants. History: Founded by the Romans 15 BC., oldest city in Bavaria and second oldest German town. A Renaissance-city you must see. Famous Augsburg citizens: Jacob Fugger the Rich, Leopold Mozart (father of Wolfgang Amadé Mozart), Bert Brecht, …
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Augsburg travel - Lonely Planet | Germany, Europe
WEBGermany, Europe. The largest city on the Romantic Road (and Bavaria's third largest), Augsburg is also one of Germany’s oldest, founded by the stepchildren of Roman emperor Augustus over 2000 years ago. As an independent city state from the 13th century, it was also one of its wealthiest, free to raise its own taxes, with public coffers ...
Augsburg | Germany, Map, & History | Britannica
WEBAugsburg, city, Bavaria Land (state), southern Germany. It lies at the junction of the Wertach and Lech rivers and extends over the plateau country between the two rivers. In 1974 Augsburg annexed the neighbouring cities of Göggingen and Haunstetten. Traces of an Early Bronze Age settlement have.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Augsburg - Tripadvisor
WEBThings to Do in Augsburg, Germany: See Tripadvisor's 34,396 traveler reviews and photos of Augsburg tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best places to see in Augsburg. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
Must-Visit Attractions In Augsburg Germany - Culture Trip
WEBAug 1, 2023 · The university town of Augsburg, Bavaria, was founded by the Romans in 15 BC, making it the oldest city in Bavaria and the second oldest in Germany. This city boasts a beautiful silhouette of historic architecture and is steeped in culture. Read on to find out how to get the most out of a stopover in Augsburg. 1. Perlach Tower. Share. …
Augsburg: A treasure of beautiful architecture in Bavaria
WEBAugsburg, with its Mozart heritage, is one of Germany's most historically significant cities. As you stroll through its ancient streets, it doesn't take much imagination to gain a sense of this beautiful city's importance in the days when the Fugger mercantile and banking dynasty was at its peak.
Augsburg - The sights of the UNESCO city (Germany) - One …
WEBMar 25, 2024 · Augsburg is a city in the southwest of Bavaria and has about 300,000 inhabitants. This makes it the third largest city in Bavaria after Munich and Nuremberg. The city is characterized by Roman roots and the trading dynasties of the Fuggers and Welser.
Augsburg – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBAugsburg is a lovely metropolitan city of 300,000 people and around 885,000 in the urban area in the German Bundesland (Federal State) of Bavaria (German: Bayern). Some 60 km northwest of Munich, it is one of the oldest German cities. It boasts a rich history and has developed a modern urban vibe.
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