Irene's Travelogue 2002 - Augsburg Photos, Churches

Augsburg

Churches

around town
Roman Museum
Roman Glass

The Dom (Mariendom, Cathedral) dates back to 823 A.D. and has both Romanesque and Gothic elements.

Basilica of St. Ulrich & St. Afra - St. Afra was an early 4th century martyr. The small sandstone church in the foreground is a Protestant church and has an elaborate baroque interior. “The peaceful existence of these two churches as good ecumenical next-door neighbors…” read here for more.

inside the basilica

Barfüßer (bare footed friars) Protestant Church, a late Gothic basilica with a baroque interior -- as is often the case in Southern Germany. The nuns in the photo are temporary sculptures: They were part of an exhibition on women a social workers.

Maria Stern Franciscan Convent (St. Mary Star of Our Sea), dating back to the 13th century. A still active religious community.

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Basilica of St. Ulrich & St. Afra - St. Afra was an early 4th century martyr. The small sandstone church in the foreground is a Protestant church and has an elaborate baroque interior. “The peaceful existence of these two churches as good ecumenical next-door neighbors…” read here for more.

	inside the basilica

	Barfüßer (bare footed friars) Protestant Church, a late Gothic basilica with a baroque interior -- as is often the case in Southern Germany. The nuns in the photo are temporary sculptures: They were part of an exhibition on women a social workers.