Fuggerei

Fuggerei in Augsburg is the world’s oldest social housing complex still in use, founded in 1521 by the merchant Jakob Fugger. Enclosed by gates and small lanes, it offers a rare glimpse into centuries of urban life, with modest houses, a museum apartment, and a quiet church. Visitors come for its historical significance as well as its calm, village-like atmosphere within the city. If you’re interested in social history, architecture, or lesser-known sides of Germany’s past, Fuggerei is a rewarding and distinctive stop.