Fuggerei
Fuggerei
4.5
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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The world's oldest social settlement, this estate houses 200 impoverished Catholic tenants.
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190764Ramblingman
Warrington, UK148 contributions
Jan 2020
The Fugger family’s wealth didn’t stop them having a conscience and the oldest social housing scheme in Europe should be on the itinerary of anyone visiting Augsburg. It is well signposted from the main square although the entrance is easily missed. In addition to houses then and now there is an underground museum depicting the city during the war. Remember that people live here and be respectful.
Written February 6, 2020
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periandro
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg10,969 contributions
Sep 2022 • Solo
The Fuggerei is an residential area for poor catholic citizens in Augsburg. Nowadays it's the oldest social settlement in the world. It was founded by Jakob Fugger in the first quarter of the sixteenth century. It's a unique development in many aspects, such as those of layout and extension. Therefore, it's the materialisation of the own idea of he founder, who didn't inspire himself in existing models. That complex of houses was heavily damaged during the Second World War, on the occasion of the bomb raids having taken place in February 1944. About three quarters of the whole complex was then destroyed. Fortunately, it was afterwards reconstructed and even extended. It's an amazing development where, though it might seem unbelievable, the occupants pay less than 1 euro rent per year (utilities excluded). The descendants of the founder had a church built in that area, St. Markus church, at the end of the same century in which the foundation took place. Besides there are three museums which can be visited.
The Fuggerei contributes significantly to the support of people in need. Another requirement for being admitted as residents in the Fuggerei, apart from being poor and catholic, is to have lived at least for two years in Augsburg. It's convenient to know that when moving to an apartment in the Fuggerei, the new residents receive, together with the keys, a portrait of Jakob Fugger, and most of them hang the pertinent portrait in the corridor.
The visit to that residential area brings about a soul stirring experience. It's very pleasant to walk around the streets within the enclosure containing the different houses of which the development consists. The peace of the atmosphere in that environment without traffic brings also peace of mind to sensible people. Apart from that, the houses are very nice and attractive, so that the sight thereof is pleasing. Their façades are very well decorated with plants and artistic elements, such as statuettes. In addition, through the visit to the museums there existing one can have a rather accurate idea about the interior of the houses concerned, the pertinent furniture and the conditions of living in the abodes in question. Everything is utterly interesting. Therefore, the visit to that development is highly recommended.
The Fuggerei contributes significantly to the support of people in need. Another requirement for being admitted as residents in the Fuggerei, apart from being poor and catholic, is to have lived at least for two years in Augsburg. It's convenient to know that when moving to an apartment in the Fuggerei, the new residents receive, together with the keys, a portrait of Jakob Fugger, and most of them hang the pertinent portrait in the corridor.
The visit to that residential area brings about a soul stirring experience. It's very pleasant to walk around the streets within the enclosure containing the different houses of which the development consists. The peace of the atmosphere in that environment without traffic brings also peace of mind to sensible people. Apart from that, the houses are very nice and attractive, so that the sight thereof is pleasing. Their façades are very well decorated with plants and artistic elements, such as statuettes. In addition, through the visit to the museums there existing one can have a rather accurate idea about the interior of the houses concerned, the pertinent furniture and the conditions of living in the abodes in question. Everything is utterly interesting. Therefore, the visit to that development is highly recommended.
Written August 31, 2023
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Victoria
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Jul 2023 • Solo
This community was founded back in the 1500s as a place where Augsburg's poor could live in a safe environment. 500 years later, the mission hasn't changed and the community is still thriving.
It's a lovely community, very peaceful. There are several museums spread around that cover various aspects, including the community members themselves and daily life in the apartments.
If you take the official Augsburg city walking tour, admission to the Fuggerei is included. But it's also nice to visit on your own as a way of supporting the community.
It's a lovely community, very peaceful. There are several museums spread around that cover various aspects, including the community members themselves and daily life in the apartments.
If you take the official Augsburg city walking tour, admission to the Fuggerei is included. But it's also nice to visit on your own as a way of supporting the community.
Written September 21, 2023
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Travel with Sean
Madison, WI536 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Fuggeri is the world’s oldest housing development. It started with 52 two-story houses completed in 1523. It’s named after Jakob Fugger who endowed the city of Augsburg with a enough money to not only build this housing project for the city’s Catholic poor, but also to establish a fund to keep the rent low. Rent currently is at 88 cents euro per year.
Written April 20, 2024
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Dantravelmaster
22 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
The oldest social housing complex still in operation today. Donated by the Fuggers, back then apparently the richest family on the planet. Heavy influence on European politics around 1500. We booked a tour by a private guide, which paid off as he had a PhD in history and could explain everything very well, especially the interconnection between politics, religion, economics etc.
Written July 18, 2020
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AllanJGJ
Wellington, New Zealand4,247 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
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 living here for 500 years as part of a community-funded facility is appealing and you can add some interesting buildings (including a WW2 air-raid shelter) to that. There are a number of houses set up as small museums to talk about the kind of people who have been tenants here and what their lifestyle looked like. Brilliant. And appealing that it was (is?) private-sector driven. A fascinating slice of social history.
Written May 7, 2023
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CLAUDIOMAS
Ceccano, Italy5,152 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Neighborhood within the city walls, dating from 1521; named after Jacob Fugger the Younger, to give Accommodation to the poor and needy who would not have the chance to have a home. Together with the Corte Lando in Padua, it represents the first example of "social" housing in the world. In 1523 there were already 52. Today, as then, it looks like a small town in the city; it has its own walls and the gates were regularly closed; currently the gates are closed at 10 pm. The place is suggestive and should be contextualized at the time. Today only one apartment (the N13 of the middle alley) has remained with its original features, the rest, destroyed during World War II has been faithfully rebuilt. Definitely suggestive visit, beautiful ancient architecture. W.A.'s great-grandfather also lived here. Mozart and a plaque commemorates him. Worth the visit
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Written September 7, 2024
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Madison, WI23 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
This is the oldest housing development in the world. It also has one of the lowest (if not the lowest) rent in the world. It was created because Jacob Fugger endowed the City of Augsburg with money to build a housing develop a housing development for the city's Catholic poor. There is a fee to go into the housing development to look around.
Written May 5, 2024
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mikepr59
BASINGSTOKE171 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Visited whilst in Augsburg. Not far from town centre . Fascinating place . Amazing to learn about the principles and success behind the place . All the displays were both in English and German so really informative . Some of videos also had English subtitles. Well worth a visit
Written September 10, 2022
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Sensenschleifer
83 contributions
Aug 2023
On a tour of the city, we as a family wanted to see the famous Fuggerei. Since we didn't have much time, we weren't interested in a museum, we just wanted to walk through the housing estate once. That costs 8 euros for adults or 18 euros for a family - what? Aren't these public streets? Herrengasse, Ochsengasse, etc., are these postal addresses private property? In my opinion, the entrance fee is not justified, for a museum, yes, but for a housing estate? So we decided not to bother.
Oh yes: There are annual passes for Augsburg residents and non-Augsburg residents, which cost twice as much as for locals. Strange: with the car toll (keyword: discrimination), something like that wasn't allowed.
Oh yes: There are annual passes for Augsburg residents and non-Augsburg residents, which cost twice as much as for locals. Strange: with the car toll (keyword: discrimination), something like that wasn't allowed.
Written August 13, 2023
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Priscilla Sonya Yapenare
Papua New Guinea
Is it true that only Catholics can visit and live in Fuggerei Village?
Written April 21, 2021
Priscilla Sonya Yapenare
Papua New Guinea
Is it true that only Catholics will live in Fuggerai village?
Written April 21, 2021
monicakretschmer
Passo Fundo, RS
Pode-se alugar uma casa por uma semana por valores baixos?
Written July 28, 2019
I was there in 1976 in the army, what chace would I have of finding some old friends and there places that look just like your place? Please replie I. Been holding this in for 42 years, ? Please Please help, I will come stay in your place
Written September 22, 2018
Hi there Bruce
I was in Fuggerei, Augsburg as a tourist! I don’t live there! I am sure there are other options to find your friends! Either you go trough the embassy or if you have not tried that yet! Trough social medias, like Facebook! I have found long lost friends that way! Best of luck!
Kind Regards Jannice
Written September 23, 2018
deeku73
Mumbai, India
I am from india can i live in your village name fuggerei if yes then please tell ne what’s the process should i follow .
i am not that much rich and i want to live in your village permanently so please reply ne asap
Written August 3, 2018
Good day! I am not from Augsburg. I went in Fuggerei for vacation . Just inquiere to German embassy for more information regarding your plan.
Written August 4, 2018
agbarabest
Onitsha, Nigeria
Pease can an international student be accepted to live there too please do answer me because am in need of it
Written June 1, 2018
Yes of course, all nationalities are welcome, in your case it’s better to inquire in any German embassy in your country for more assistance and complete information.
Written June 1, 2018
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