The circuit of the 14 Historic Cities of Germany has been leading the discovery of some of the most evocative places in the country for decades. Scattered all over the German territory, the cities offer interesting tours in the different areas of Germany, starting from the south.
Augusta
It is located along the Romantic Road, perhaps the most famous tourist route in Germany, the first stop on the tour that leads to the discovery of the Historic Cities of the south. Founded in 15 BC by Emperor Augustus with the name Augusta Vindelicorum, today’s Augusta (Augsburg) is a charming city in Bavarian Swabia that, in addition to Roman origins, boasts a Renaissance profile, as evidenced by the imposing town hall, the Perlach tower (Perlachturm), and the Augustus fountain.
To stay in the city that in the 1500s was home to the Fuggers, the merchant and banking family known as the “German Medici,” the accommodation offer “Imperial Days in the Footsteps of the Wealthy Fuggers” includes 2 overnight stays with breakfast in a 3-star hotel, a guided tour tracing the Fugger history, a “Renaissance” lunch, and a gift starting from 130 Euro per person in a double room.
Regensburg
Staying in Bavaria, but moving towards the northeast, you encounter another German gem city. A walk through ancient Radasbona, today’s Regensburg (Regensburg), turns into a journey through time. Located on the banks of the Danube, Regensburg boasts a historic center recently included in the UNESCO list, made up of medieval buildings among which stand out the impressive Gothic cathedral of St. Peter, the Porta Praetoria, the lavish Old Town Hall, the Thurn und Taxis Castle, and the “Steinerne Brücke” bridge, a true masterpiece of medieval engineering and the oldest preserved stone bridge in Germany. Ideal for a stay in medieval Regensburg is the package “Pope Benedict XVI and Regensburg.” Following in the footsteps of the pontiff, the guided tour included in the offer leads to the discovery of the most beautiful corners of the Bavarian city.
