Augsburg – the MUST-DO day trip from Munich!

Augsburg – the MUST-DO day trip from Munich!

Augsburg, located in Bavaria, is one of Germany’s oldest cities, boasting a rich history that dates back over 2,000 years. Founded by the Romans in 15 BCE as Augusta Vindelicorum, it became an important trade and cultural hub during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.

The city is renowned for its historic landmarks, such as the Augsburg Cathedral, the Renaissance-style Town Hall, and the Perlach Tower, which offers stunning views of the city. Another highlight is the Fuggerei, the world’s oldest social housing complex, established by the wealthy Fugger family in 1521.

Today, Augsburg blends its historical charm with a vibrant modern atmosphere, making it a delightful destination for visitors interested in history, architecture, and culture. Its proximity to Munich makes it an easy and rewarding day trip!

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LINKS:
Augsburger Puppenkiste:
https://www.puppenkiste.com/

St.Ulrich und Afra:
https://ulrich-afra-anton.de/

Schaezlerpalais: https://kunstsammlungen-museen.augsburg.de/en/museums/schaezlerpalais

Augsburg Rathaus Goldener Saal: https://www.augsburg.de/kultur/sehenswuerdigkeiten/goldener-saal

Augsburg cathedral:
https://bistum-augsburg.de/Pfarreien/Hlgst.-Herz-Jesu_Augsburg-Dom/Der-Dom

Leopold Mozart Haus:
https://kunstsammlungen-museen.augsburg.de/en/museums/leopold-mozart-haus

Fugger und Welser Museum:

Home

Fuggerei:
https://www.fugger.de/en/fuggerei

0:00 Introduction
0:50 Red Gate – water works – Augsburger Puppenkiste
1:47 St.Magareth
1:58 St.Ulrich und Afra
3:15 Schaezlerpalais
4:20 Fugger houses
4:59 Zeughaus – Roman Museum
5:23 Rathausplatz – town hall – Golden Hall – Perlachturm
6:04 Augsburg Cathedral
7:43 Leopold Mozart House
8:37 Fugger and Welser Museum
9:19 Fuggerei
10:50 End

Sources:
Allie_Caulfield from Germany, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Allie_Caulfield from Germany – 2011-02-26 Augsburg 008 Rathaus, Goldener Saal, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=70417100

Von Hans Bernhard (Schnobby) – Eigenes Werk, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10814336

Von unknown – Eigenes Werk, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10814306