FUGGEREI
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The Fuggerei is the oldest social housing estate in the world, a city within a city with 67 houses, 142 apartments and its church.
The Fuggerei is, as its name indicates, closely linked to the activities of the great Fugger family: the one that at the height of its glory won the election of Charles V as emperor. The Fuggers, although they were a line of very efficient bankers, did not disdain social works and we owe them the first social city in Europe. Built in 1521, the conditions of occupation have not changed since that date! It is possible to go to the said city to discover the innovative architecture of the time, and the witness apartment of a contemporary rent as well as the apartment number 13 which is the only one to have survived the various storms of the History. Moreover, once you have crossed the wall, you can visit various places that trace the history of this very special place: from the fountain to the bronze statue and the chimneys, many elements will intrigue you and arouse your curiosity. And for the thrill seekers, you should know that it is here, in Swabian territory, that the first pyre was lit to start the witch hunt in 1625, at 52 Ochsengasse. The Fuggerei is the last place in the whole city and its surroundings to have gas lighting A visit more than recommended to get a closer look at the authentic city of Augsburg.
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Quelle bonheur de déambuler dans les rues des logements sociaux les plus vieux du monde. Calme, sérénité, fraîcheur.... avec , pour tous, un petit jardin fleuri et ombragé . Plusieurs maisons sont transformées en salles d'explication et le bunker de 1940 , avec ses panneaux didactiques, est en soi un petit musée . Pour accéder à la location il faut être de Augsbourg, catholique, pauvre , de bonne mentalité et s'engager à prier tous les jours pour la famille FUGGER toujours gestionnaire de la cité depuis sa création par Jacob Fugger. Le loyer est gratuit.