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Augsburg (UK: / ˈ aʊ ɡ z b ɜːr ɡ / OWGZ-burg, US: / ˈ ɔː ɡ z-/ AWGZ-, German: [ˈaʊksbʊʁk] ⓘ; Swabian German: Ougschburg) is a city in the Bavarian part of Swabia, Germany, around 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of the Bavarian capital Munich.
Jan 26, 2020 · The third oldest German city after Neuss and Trier, Augsburg was founded by the Romans in 15BC. The city had always been at the nexus of European trade, but its glory days arrived in Early Modern Age when the Fugger and Welser banking families amassed inconceivable wealth.
Things to Do in Augsburg, Germany - Augsburg Attractions. Check out must-see sights and activities: Fuggerei, LETTL-Museum für surreale Kunst, Points of Interest & Landmarks, Specialty Museums. Explore popular experiences. See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. See All. Walking Tours (9) Historical Tours (8)
Visit Augsburg, one of Germany's most beautiful cities, with its magnificent fountains, revered guild houses, beautiful churches and picturesque Old Town.
Jul 6, 2024 · Augsburg, city, Bavaria Land (state), southern Germany. It lies at the junction of the Wertach and Lech rivers and extends over the plateau country between the two rivers. In 1974 Augsburg annexed the neighbouring cities of Göggingen and Haunstetten.
Welcome in Augsburg and the region. Third largest city in Bavaria with about 300,000 inhabitants. History: Founded by the Romans 15 BC., oldest city in Bavaria and second oldest German town. A Renaissance-city you must see.
Dec 22, 2023 · Augsburg, the third largest city in Bavaria after Munich and Nuremberg, should rank highly on your list of the top places to visit in Germany. This ancient and famous imperial city was once the home of the two great medieval merchant dynasties of the Fuggers and the Welsers and is now the chief town of the administrative region of Bavarian ...
