Top Rated Attractions in Friedberg

With roots stretching as far back as the 10th century, the Basilika of St.Ulrich and Afra is one of the oldest Gothic churches in the city of Augsburg. It serves as a popular religious site for pilgrimages. The notable elements of the church include the Renaissance style interiors that beautifully blends with the Gothic theme that it boasts of. The easily recognizable red-roof structure with white flashes and the onion dome makes it easily distinguishable to locals and tourists alike.

Though stained glass windows may seem like just another feature of a Gothic church, at the Augsburger Dom they hold a special significance. The cathedral is renowned for having the oldest windows of this kind. This Gothic structure is a delight to the eye and gives you the perfect setting to pray.

In 1943, Walter Oehmichen found a small puppet theater along with his wife Rose and daughters Hannah and Ulla. However, on 26th February 1944, the theater suffered bombings during an air raid. After the war, the Puppenkiste started functioning on 26 February 1948 with Der gestiefelte Kater (Puss in Boots) being the first one. Over the year, several characters were brought to life here. The Joker, the Moomin family, Jim Button and Luke the Urmel, Bill Bo and Sam are just some of the classics performed here. With many TV shows the puppet theater is known far beyond the borders of Augsburg.

Home to over 3100 plant species, the Botanical Garden of Augsburg is a haven for lovers of natural beauty. Made up of beautifully designed individual gardens and greenhouses, the Botanical Garden is a cultural destination as much as it is a place that celebrates nature. Stretching over a surface area of 10 hectares (24.7 acres), the flora here includes ferns, grasses, wild herbs and a wide range of perennials. The park has over one million onion plants and different kinds of roses.

St. Peter am Perlach is an ancient church that was built in the 11th century. Constructed in the Romanesque style, the church is home to several religious artifacts including a terracotta figurine of Jesus Christ. The church has been destroyed and reconstructed several times, primarily because of its relation to the Berlin Wall. From every resurrection, the church has managed to retain a piece of its previous form; giving it a historical significance. There are also several sculptures and paintings including, Mary Untier of Knots.

One of the landmarks of the city, the Augsburger Rathaus stands majestically in the heart of the town. It is one of the most important Renaissance-style secular structures in the region. Built between 1615 through 1624, it was the first building in the globe to have over six floors at that time. Elegant stonework, and symbols of the Imperial Eagle of the Holy Roman Empire and Zirbelnuss on its façade are impressive to look at. The monumental Lower Fletz and the ornate Goldener Saal are open to the public to get a glimpse of its splendorous past.