Explore the enchanting city of Augsburg Germany with our travel guide to the Top 10 Things to Do! 🇩🇪
00:00 Introduction
0:25 Fuggerei
1:11 Augsburg Cathedral
1:49 Augsburg City Hall
2:21 Golden Hall (Augsburg City Hall)
2:40 Perlachturm
3:23 Augsburger Puppenkiste
3:56 Schaezlerpalais
4:20 Goldener Saal (Schaezlerpalais)
4:41 Augsburg Botanical Garden
5:18 Augsburg Zoo
5:51 Kuhsee
6:09 Hochablass (Lech Weir)
6:30 Local Bavarian Cuisine
6:47 Conclusion
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guten tag everyone today we’re exploring the historic city of alburg located in Bavaria Germany founded in 15 BC by the Romans alburg is one of Germany’s oldest cities from historical landmarks to cultural hotspots alburg has something for everyone so let’s dive into our top 10 things to do in Augsburg start your journey in alburg with a visit to the fugai the world’s old oldest existing social housing complex founded in 1516 by Jacob fuger a wealthy Merchant and Banker the fuger provides affordable housing for augsburg’s poorest residents with its 67 buildings 142 residences alongside a chapel garden and Fountain to this day people with low incomes live in the fugai for an annual base rent of just 88 cents and three daily prayers in the complex’s chapel wander through the quaint neighborhood and experience a fascinating Journey Through the everyday life of the residents don’t forget to visit the museum which houses a collection of fugar eyes artifacts and Exhibits next up head to the Augsburg Cathedral one of the most important examples of Renaissance architecture in Germany also known as the Cathedral of St Mary the cathedral was originally built in the 11th century as a Romanesque Basilica but was extensively renovated in the 16th century in the Rena renissance style the exterior of the cathedral features a towering West facade with ornate decorations and sculptures Marvel at its interior’s intricate paintings and ornate chapels and don’t miss the oldest surviving stained glass windows from the late 11th century make sure to visit the Augsburg City Hall a Renaissance Masterpiece located in the Heart of the City the building was constructed in the Renaissance style in the late 16th century replacing an earlier Gothic style building that had been destroyed by a fire in 1548 the Augsburg City Hall features a striking facade with elaborate ornamentation including a series of statues and reliefs that depict various historical and mythological figures one of the most notable features of the city hall is the golden Hall which is located on the second floor completed in 1643 the golden Hall is used for official ceremonies and events and is also open to the public for visits admire its lavish decorations including gold leaf and frescos that depict scenes from augsburg’s history next to alburg City Hall is the Pak term a historical Watchtower it is one of the most recognizable landmarks in alburg and is considered an important symbol of the city the tower was built in the 10th Century as part of the city’s fortifications and was extensively renovated in the 14th and 15th centuries it features a distinctive Gothic style and a unique onion-shaped Dome at the top the perlock term served a number of functions over the centuries including as a watchtower a bell tower and a symbol of the City’s power and wealth it was also used to announce important events such as fires invasions and coronations step into the magical world of puppetry at the Augsburger poena the theater was founded in 1948 by a group of puppeteers who created their own puppets and performed shows for children and adults which quickly gained popularity for their highquality Productions today the Augsburger poop and Kista continues to perform shows for audiences of all ages watch one of the performances at the theater’s dedicated venue or explore the museum which showcases the history and Artistry of the Puppet Theater for history lovers head over to Shazer p located at augsburg’s maximilan stasa shesler p is a historic Palace built in the 18th century and is one of the most important examples of roko architecture in Germany today Shazer P houses an impressive collection of European art from the 18th and 19th centuries one of the highlights is the golden oral or golden Hall which is considered one of the most beautiful roko halls in Europe the hall features a stunning ceiling Fresco and ornate decorations that create a dazzling display of light and color admire its Exquisite Baroque architecture and explore its impressive art collections escape the hustle and bustle of the city and unwind in the peaceful surroundings of the Augsburg Botanical Garden founded in 1936 as a Botanical educational Garden the Augsburg Botanical Garden covers 6.5 hectares of green space with over 3,000 plant species spread across various themed Gardens the extensive collection includes native and exotic trees roses perennials onion vegetable and medicinal plants explore its diverse plant Collections and don’t miss the Japanese garden with its Zen landscape garden and flowing Watercourse design get up close and personal with a variety of animals at the Augsburg Zoe the Augsburg zoo is one of the most popular Leisure facilities in Augsburg featuring 80 species of mammals more than 200 species of birds reptiles amphibians and insects the zoo also takes part in more than 20 International breeding programs for endangered species and supports projects that protect endangered species in their natural habitats it is the perfect place for a fun-filled day of exploration and learning kuzi is an artificial Lake nestled in the scenic alburg region with extensive walking and cycling trails the lake and its Serene surroundings offer a variety of activities throughout the year such as ice skating swimming and even Whitewater canoeing the H alblas or Le Weir is also located in the area the Weir is the starting point for augsburg’s hydr power use since the late Middle Ages by diverting the water into most of augsburg’s canals take a break from the city life and enjoy a tranquil outing with nature at this Lake and its surroundings no visit to Augsburg would be complete without indulging in some delicious Bavarian Cuisine head to a traditional restaurant and Savor local Specialties such as schab Bren which is German roast pork and quesas speta which is Bavarian egg noodles with cheese and that concludes our list of the top 10 things to do in alburg Germany whether you’re a history buff nature lover or food Enthusiast alburg has something to offer until next time I’ll beater scene [Music]