Podcast Tour Augsburg: A Story of Gold and Grace

Augsburg, Germany
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Duration1h 57m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the opulent world of Augsburg in the 16th century, where the gold of a merchant met the radical prayers of a monk. Discover the power struggle between the Fugger dynasty – the richest capitalist empire of its time – and Martin Luther, who ignited the Reformation. From intelligence networks and papal monopolies to the world's oldest social settlement, you will learn how extreme wealth and religious upheaval shaped the modern world.

3.1 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 117 min.
Ideal for power, protest public spaces
Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals
Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Point-to-point navigation between stops

What to expect

  1. St. Anne's Church, Augsburg
    10m
    A medieval church that houses both the opulent Renaissance Fugger Chapel and the Luther Staircase and marks the exact spot where the greatest conflict of the Reformation began.
  2. 10m
    The geographical and symbolic heart of Fugger power, with the monument to the most important figure of the family, Jakob Fugger 'the Rich'.
  3. Weberhaus
    10m
    The beautifully painted guild house of the weavers, which represents the modest origins of the Fugger family before their transition into the global financial world.
  4. 10m
    The parish church of the Fugger family, which shows their attempt to control public piety, and later the place of forced religious coexistence.
  5. Fuggerhauser
    10m
    The magnificent Renaissance palace of the Fugger dynasty and the site of the decisive interrogation of Martin Luther by Cardinal Cajetan in 1518.
  6. Church of St. Ulrich and St. Afra
    10m
    A massive Catholic basilica standing wall-to-wall with a smaller Protestant church, physically embodying the forced compromise of the Peace of Augsburg of 1555.
  7. 10m
    The first church in Augsburg that became Protestant, and which represents the working class rebellion against the Catholic elite supported by the Fuggers.
  8. Fuggerei
    10m
    The oldest social settlement in the world, founded by Jakob Fugger, where the residents still pay 0.88 Euros a year and pray daily for his soul.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Augsburg main station with local public transport towards St. Anna Church. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to St. Anna Church, Augsburg, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.

End point

From Fuggerei, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Augsburg Central Station. The starting point is Fuggerei, Augsburg, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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