With its monuments, Town Hall Square bears witness to a unique urban development program dating back to around 1600
Here, you can experience Augsburg’s history firsthand: Emperor Augustus, after whom the city is named; the town hall designed by Elias Holl, one of the most significant secular Renaissance buildings in Europe; St. Peter’s Church and the Perlachturm... and a glimpse into the square’s past.
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Town Hall Square
The Town Hall Square has been around for nearly a thousand years. The medieval Perlachplatz evolved into the political and social center of the city.
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The Augustus Fountain
A work of art of European significance and a site commemorating the city's history
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The Perlach Tower on Town Hall Square
From a medieval watchtower to a landmark of the Imperial City: As part of the construction of the new city hall, Elias Holl transformed the Perlachturm into a symbol of Augsburg’s self-confidence.
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The Bell of the Perlach Tower
An Augsburg legend about the origin of the new bell of the Perlach Tower, 1348
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Saint Peter
St. Peter's is Augsburg's cathedral; it is a significant example of Romanesque architecture and houses a painting that draws countless people to St. Peter's: the "Mary, Untier of Knots"
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Augsburg City Hall—Exterior View and History
The town hall is the most significant Renaissance building in Holl and arguably the most majestic town hall in Europe; Augsburg wanted to make itself stylish and indispensable once again!