Fountains in Augsburg

Q: What is the unique architecture of the Augsburg Cathedral of the Virgin Mary?

The cathedral combines the Romanesque nave of the XI century, Gothic choirs of the XIV century and baroque elements of the XVII century. Of particular value are the stained glass windows of the XII century - the oldest in Bavaria, depicting the prophets. The crypt contains frescoes from the Ottonian era (around 1000), and the bronze doors of 1065 are a masterpiece of Romanesque casting.

Q: Where in Augsburg to take atmospheric photos in the historical setting?

Ideal for shooting the courtyard of Fuggerai with Renaissance arcades, the Lech embankment overlooking medieval watermills and the Town Hall Square with a perspective on the 70-meter Perlakhturm tower. Unique shots will be obtained at the fountains of the XVI century on Maximilianstrasse - "August", "Mercury" and "Hercules" by Hubert Gerhard.

Q: What little-known but significant monuments of Augsburg are often overlooked by tourists?

The Church of St. Ulrich and Aphra of the X century keeps the sarcophagus of St. Aphra, the patroness of the city, and in the former Dominican monastery of St. Margaritas preserved frescoes of the XV century. Rarely visit the Shezler Palace of the XVIII century - a rococo sample with a collection of ancient musical instruments and the Golden Cabinet with a mirrored hall.

Q: What historical figures are associated with the sights of Augsburg?

The town hall was the seat of the Reichstag of the Holy Roman Empire under Charles V, and the Fugger family, the Habsburg bankers, founded the Fuggerai quarter. Leopold Mozart, father of Wolfgang Amadeus, was born in Augsburg and studied at the gymnasium at St. Stephen's Abbey. In the house-museum of Bertolt Brecht, the personal belongings of the playwright have been preserved.

Q: What sites of Augsburg are included in the preliminary list of UNESCO?

Seasons is a system of water pipes of the XV-XVII centuries with towers, aqueducts and fountains, recognized as a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering. The Fuggerai Ensemble is the world’s first Renaissance social housing complex. The system of water mills on Lech, including the 'Red Gate' with the 1346 dam, demonstrates medieval engineering.

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Mercury Fountain

The Mercury Fountain is one of the magnificent fountains of the city of Augsburg. Located near the Catholic Church of St. Moritz. …

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Fountain of Hercules

The fountain of Hercules belongs to the three most magnificent fountains of Augsburg. It is located at the entrance to Schaezlerpa …

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August Fountain

The August Fountain, located in the central square of the German city of Augsburg, opposite the town hall, appeared in 1594, when …

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Fountain of Hercules

The fountain "Hercules" is located in front of the Schetzler Palace (Schaezlerpalais) on Maksim Llanstrasse (Maximilianstrasse e). …

George's Fountain in Augsburg

The George Fountain in Augsburg is located near the Stadtmetzg building. This architectural monument was created in 1565 by an unk …

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Augustus Fountain

The Augusta Fountain is located on the Town Hall Square of Augsburg in Germany. The Dutch sculptor Gerhard Hubert worked on it in …

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The Fountain of Neptune in Augsburg

The fountain of Neptune in Augsburg is dedicated to the great Roman god Neptune. It is one of the oldest fountains in Augsburg sin …

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