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UNESCO World Heritage Mercury fountain. Photo: Regio Augsburg Tourismus GmbH multimaps 360-A. Rochau
A CITY FULL OF HISTORY, CULTURE AND ART
The former Roman city of Augsburg is extremely versatile. As the ‘City of Peace’ it has been celebrating Religious Peace with an annual festival for centuries. But it’s also known as the ‘City of Mozart’ and ‘City of Brecht’. Amadeus’ father, Leopold Mozart, was born here in 1719, as well as Bertolt Brecht in 1898. Augsburg was also the famous home of the influential merchant family Fugger, who settled here in 1367 and left their historically significant mark, still visible today. If you’re visiting Augsburg, make sure you stay at least a weekend. The UNESCO World Heritage ‘Augsburg Water Management System’ alone includes 19 monuments. There are, for example, the waterworks at the Red Gate with the oldest still preserved water towers of Central Europe, two fountain master houses and an aqueduct. Or, you can 46
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visit the Augustus, Mercury and Hercules fountains, which form a trio of monumental fountains with numerous figures in late Renaissance style that is unique worldwide. Different tours and museums on the various subjects that the area is famous for allow for a deep dive into history. So, it only makes sense to check-in to one of Augsburg’s most leg-
endary accommodations; Hotel Maximilian’s is intertwined with the city’s history, dating back to 1495. Over the centuries it became a world-famous location, which even attracted emperors and kings. The guest list of historic figures is long, and includes Mozart, Goethe, King Ludwig I., Napoleon III., Franklin D. Roosevelt, Thomas Mann and Hermann Hesse, among others. Today, the traditional five-star superior Hotel Maximilian’s offers 132 sophisticated rooms and suites between 18-85 square metres, and a relaxing spa. The restaurant maximilian°s, the Gourmet Restaurant Sartory (which has been awarded a Michelin star) and the Bar 3M, all rank at the top of Augsburg’s hospitality scene. The hotel is also well-equipped for events of various sizes. Families are equally welcome here, including those four-legged family members. Plus, since 2020, Hotel Maximilian’s has been a member of the renowned American cooperation Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
Photo: Hotel Maximilian‘s
Ready for that city break with a difference?
TEXT: MARILENA STRACKE
As one of Germany’s oldest cities, Augsburg has many faces. From UNESCO World Heritage sites, to the famous puppet theatre ‘Augsburger Puppenkiste’ and the first football stadium worldwide to be operated as CO2-neutral – there’s plenty to explore. And if you fancy historic accommodation, the legendary five-star superior Hotel Maximilian’s is the perfect choice.
