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The city of Augsburg was founded by the Romans in 15 before Christi. It recieved its name from the Roman Emperor Augustus.
The city had its Golden Age in the 15th and 16th century as international trading centre, forced by the Fugger and Welser merchants families.
In the centre you can see a lot of beautiful Renaissance buildings that give the city its unique character. |
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nepalgoods Wed May 17, 2006 07:37 UTC
Excellent information about the history! And I always love your "packing list" | margaretvn Sun Mar 6, 2005 10:17 UTC
good page - we had a short and stay one bittery cold sunday and loved it. | Nemorino Sun Nov 21, 2004 16:57 UTC
Nice introduction to Augsburg. I'm going there next weekend for a conference. -- Greetings from Frankfurt. | sim1 Mon May 24, 2004 14:40 UTC
Great page and travelogues Christian! Augsburgs looks great, I do hope to go here some day! Almost visited it a few years ago, but unfortunately run out of time during my trip to make a stop :-( |
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