Augsburg: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
Categories
- Museum
- Specialty museum
- Church
- Natural attraction
- Lake
- Historical place
- Nature
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Architecture
- Gothic architecture
- Baroque architecture
- Theater
- Concerts and shows
- Monastery
- Area
- Park
- Neighbourhood
Fuggerei
Nestled in the heart of Augsburg, Germany, the Fuggerei is not just a museum but a living piece of history, considered to be the world's oldest social housing complex still in use. Founded in 1521 by the wealthy merchant Jakob Fugger, this walled enclave was built...
Schaezlerpalais
Baroque palace with art exhibits Nestled in the heart of Augsburg, Germany, Schaezlerpalais stands as a testament to the opulent architecture and cultural richness of the 18th century. This Baroque palace, now functioning as a museum, offers visitors an immersive journey through the art and history of...
St. Anne's Church
Nestled within the heart of Augsburg, St. Anne's Church stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural heritage. This historic church, with its origins dating back to 1321, has been a spiritual haven and an architectural marvel for centuries.
Armory
Arsenal in Augsburg - an old arsenal in the center of Augsburg at Zeughausplatz 4. Currently in Zeughaus there is the Municipal Music and Vocal School. Albert Greiner, a restaurant with a large beer garden - "Zeughausstuben", an...
Goldener Saal
The Goldener Saal is a ceremonial room in the 3rd floor of Augsburg Town Hall, which is famous for its ceiling paintings, murals, and golden wall decoration.
Rotes Tor
Rotes Tor - one of 14 once existing Augsburg city gates, an element of medieval defensive walls of this German city. As one of five, it was not demolished during the demolition of the city walls in the 19th century.
Weberhaus
The Weavers' House is the former guild house of the weavers in Augsburg. Built in 1913, the historicist building replaced a late Gothic predecessor building on roughly the same site. It is located in the city center on Moritzplatz.