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Manzù Fountain
Our meeting point: the Manzù fountain on Königsplatz. The woman, who is always protected from the weather in winter by a large wooden box, stands in the middle of the fountain and is dedicated to the youth of Augsburg. It looks towards the Riegele House and was designed by the Roman sculptor Giacomo Manzù. She was financed by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, which is why she is popularly known as the "Chamber Maid". Now you have no excuse for standing at the wrong fountain.
Armory entrance
One name that crops up again and again on every tour of the city is that of Elias Holl, Augsburg's public works master. Among other things, he built our magnificent town hall, the new building and the Heilig-Geist-Spital, which today is better known as the Augsburger Puppenkiste. The artist Hans Reichle probably created a monument to him here in the form of a bearded turtle. Fittingly, you will find this at the Zeughaus, Elias Holl's first work.
Kirchgasse
Kirchgasse is considered one of the most beautiful alleyways in Augsburg. Located in the shadow of the church of St. Ulrich and Afra, it was long regarded as a problem district and in the 1990s it was still possible to buy houses quite cheaply. As you can see, this is no longer the case. We will also visit with you, even if you don't want to buy a house there.
Red gate
The name of the gate is easy to remember: Look at it, what color is it? Red! That's why it's called the red gate. Built by Elias Holl, it was the south gate and one of the most important city gates in Augsburg. Right next to it are two of our UNESCO World Heritage water towers and the building that now houses the Augsburger Puppenkiste.
Waterworks at the episcopal water tower
The footbridge you see here leads over a small water canal, the Reichenbach Canal, which previously carried water over the town stream. The water was intended for the fountain works that were to supply the episcopal city with water. Today, the waterworks as such no longer exists. Instead, there is a movie theater, the Liliom, which is now home to one of the hippest cafés in the old town.
Kathan house
The Kathanhaus is one of Augsburg's hidden gems. Here you can get an idea of the splendid painting of large parts of the city. Painted in the middle of the 18th century, the façade was restored after the Second World War, but still only represents a reflection of the Rococo façade painting typical of Augsburg houses.