Augsburg - Romans, Reformation, Renaissance, social care in the middle ages, water supply
Joined 2023
Augsburg is the second oldest city in Germany. Its high time was in the late middle ages. The water system of the city is a world cultural heritage. Luther's reformation influenced the city. The Golden Hall at the city's hall is wolrd famous. At the Fuggerei social living from the Middle Ages is our focus. You will see also the Church of Saint Ulrich and Afra and the city palace of the Family Fugger and the Red Tower of the water system.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Saint Anna Monastery
Saint Anna Monastry
The reformator Martin Luther lodged in this monastry in October 1518, when he stayed in Augsburg for discussion with the papal envoy Cajetan. Today the monastry and the church are protestant, but the church has a catholic chapel inside.
City Hall and its surroundings
The Augsburg City Hall is a Renaissance building. It includes the famous Golden hall. In its surroundings we find the Jewish quarter from the Middle Ages.
Fuggerei
The Fuggerei is a housing quarter, more exactly nearly a tiny housing city in the city, founder by the rich and famous family Fugger in the Middle Ages. Catholic citizens of Augsburg can apply to live there temporarly, if they deteroriated to social hardships, financial, professional problems. They pay a very low rent, especially in today's terms and when they have improved their lives they leave the Fuggerei - social living since the Middle Ages
Church of Saint Ulrich and Afra
This church tells the story of city saints and their realtions to civil life in the city.
Red Water tower
The Red water tower is one of the main items of the water supply systems that supplies water to the city since the MIddle ages. We end the tour here.
Ending Point
Red Water Tower
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guiding services
entrance fees to Golden Hall (app. 2 € p.p.), to Fuggerei (app. 8 € p.p.)
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Please wear clothes according to teh weather and decent clothes to visit churches.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in Munich, Nürnberg and Augsburg.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Michael S.
I am a guide, tour operator for more than 25 years. 25 years I worked in that field in Israel. Since 2020 I am guiding in and around Munich and Bavaria.
I speak German (mother tongue), Englisch and Hebrew on mother tongue level.
I am available all week long, depending on bookings.
Reviews
Debbie V.
“Knowledgeable guide with meaningful insights ”
Michael provided thoughtful historic perspectives that truly enriched our experience. He was patient with our family’s circumstances and attentive to our needs. We highly recommend touring with Michael.
Michael S.
Thank you. Have a good and sound way home. It was a pleasure to be your guide. Happy new year.
$355/ per group
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