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Fuggerei, Augsburg

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Fuggerei is the oldest social housing project in the world, set up in the 16th century. Explore the walled enclave, and visit the model home to see what the houses look like inside. A visit to the museum, Catholic church, and a World War II bunker is included with your admission. In the museum, see what the apartments looked like when they were built more than 400 years ago, and learn more about the ethos of this project. Make sure to stop for a coffee and slice of cake in the restaurant. Guided tours are available. For travelers who use our world travel planner, Augsburg holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Fuggerei and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.

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Fuggerei reviews

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By AllanJGJ

While 'the world's oldest social housing complex' might not jump out as an obvious tourist attraction you should still try and visit Fuggerei if you're in Augsburg. The idea that people have been...

While 'the world's oldest social housing complex' might not jump out as an obvious tourist attraction you should still try and visit Fuggerei if you're in Augsburg. The idea that people have been... more »
By CodyDC

While working around Altstadt Augsburg, I followed the signs to Fuggerei and decided to go in for visit. There is a lot signage and information about the community and Jakob Fugger so you can...

While working around Altstadt Augsburg, I followed the signs to Fuggerei and decided to go in for visit. There is a lot signage and information about the community and Jakob Fugger so you can... more »
By marialigayabumanglag

This location is one that should not be missed if you are already in the area. It was as if I had been transported to another era. It is professionally managed, and there are unique anecdotes related.... more

This location is one that should not be missed if you are already in the area. It was as if I had been transported to another era. It is professionally managed, and there are unique anecdotes related.... more »

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By majid ghazi

Beautiful historical place with the nice and smooth vibe. To be honest, I am not fan of museum but I am happy that I have visited this place and got some information and knowledge through visiting this place. some interesting information about Deutschland's history and about inhabitants. I definitely suggest you guys to visit this place.

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By Animesh Kumar

A place rich with the history that goes back to 500 years. The main reason was to provide shelter to people who could not afford housing. Very well maintained and well illustrated. If you visit during the summer, then you can see the houses covered with beautiful green climbers. They still have a house open for the tourists, so that you can go and have a feel of how it was to live here during the old time. How was the lifestyle of the people in Fuggerei. They have their own small church inside the premises. There are families who still live here. You can walk through the entire area. They accept only cash at the entrance for the ticket of 6.50 Euros.

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By Matthew Gooding

An amazing community that was started over 500 years ago to help people who wanted to work but could not afford housing. The museum detailing history is a must see, and it is a worthwhile visit for the beauty of the buildings.

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By Ludo Van Raemdonck

Not worth the visit. 6,5€ for entering a street with nothing to do really... Yes, the houses here are hundreds of years old, but so well preserved ( and renovated) that there's nothing special to see...

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By Rithvik Reddy

A lot of history in this place. World’s oldest and still in use public housing. It has a small history room where the impacts of WW2 on this place are shown.

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