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- German
- English
Immerse yourself in the 16th century and walk in the footsteps of history in Augsburg, the seat of the Fugger dynasty. This is not just a story about money; it is about how the colossal wealth of the Kaiser family financed the construction of St. Peter's Basilica and unintentionally triggered the Protestant Reformation. Accompany Historian Max and local expert Amelia as they decipher the great paradox of the Fuggers: Were they pious saints or brilliant sinners? From opulent palaces to the world's oldest social settlement, you will discover how their mixture of finance, faith, and power politics shaped the modern world.
- 5.6 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 147 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and power, protest & public space
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travel from Augsburg Main Station to the Fugger and Welser Experience Museum using local public transport. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop. Please check the current connection on the travel day with the local transport association.
Walk from the Maximilianmuseum to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Augsburg Central Station. Please check the current connection on the travel day.
Itinerary
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1
An immersive introduction to the immense wealth, global trade networks, and powerful influence of Augsburg's leading merchant families.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The opulent city palace of the family with the ladies' court, a breathtaking Renaissance courtyard that symbolized their immense wealth and Italian taste.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Church of St. Ulrich and St. Afra
A large Catholic basilica, funded by the Fuggers, which physically represents the religious division of the Reformation era alongside its Protestant counterpart.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Augsburg Town Hall
A magnificent Renaissance town hall, whose Golden Hall represents the bourgeois pride and prosperity built upon the economic foundation laid by the Fuggers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5St. Anne's Church, Augsburg
A decisive place that houses the Renaissance chapel of the Fugger and where Martin Luther refused to recant his theses.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Fuggerei
The oldest social settlement in the world, a remarkable synthesis of the wealth, faith, and social conscience of the Fuggers, which is still in operation today.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
A museum that showcases the magnificent art and craftsmanship of the golden age of Augsburg, the cultural bloom made possible by the wealth of the Fugger era.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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