Augsburg (Germany)

Advantages: no guests
Disadvantages: cold

...Stuttgart and Munich. Augsburg has always been independent, but from a touristy point of view it´s like a precinct of Munich which is only 40 minutes away by train to the south east and during the Oktoberfest tourists spill over to Augsburg and the adjoining villages, you won´t find a bed there without booking it long beforehand. When I left the station I found patches of old snow which looked quite decorative in the winter sun, the temperature ...
...that I wanted to visit Augsburg and that I expected her to find this praiseworthy, which she did (she better had, 0° C!). I got a map with all the important info (in German, English, French and Italian) free of charge. Heading towards the centre I passed the St Anna Church, but didn´t enter. St Anna takes pride in being a church for Catholics and Protestants, but has been ecumenical (also called simultaneous) only since 1999. Bah! There are about ... Read review

Advantages: long history, very interesting, beautiful medieval buildings, easy to explore
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...imperium, trading gold, spices etc. Augsburg was one of the richest and most powerful cities in Europe at that time. The best silver smiths and producers of armory lived here and exported their goods even up to England. You'll find a large selection of medieval Augsburg silver works in the White Tower exhibition in London. The town hall also is a monument of power. It is the biggest rennaissance building north of the Alps. Built by Elias Holl it ...
...see. If you come to Augsburg you can stroll through the city and see most of the major sights within one day because the medieval city centre kept all important places together. In the summer it is a pleasure to sit on the town hall square in one of the cafés and have a coffee or tea. ... Read review