The 14 Historic Cities of Germany circuit has for decades led to the discovery of some of the most evocative locations in the country. Spread throughout 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 of the tour that leads to the discovery of the Historic Cities of the south. Founded in 15 BC by Emperor Augustus under the name Augusta Vindelicorum, today’s Augusta (Augsburg) is a charming city in Swabian Bavaria that, besides its 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 family of merchants and bankers 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 Fuggers, a “Renaissance” lunch, and a gift starting from 130 euros per person in a double room.
Regensburg
Remaining in Bavaria, but moving northeast, you encounter another German jewel city. A walk through the 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 including the impressive Gothic St. Peter’s Cathedral, the Porta Praetoria, the lavish Old Town Hall, Thurn und Taxis Castle, and the “Steinerne Brücke” bridge, a true masterpiece of medieval engineering and the oldest stone bridge preserved in German territory. Ideal for staying 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 takes you to discover the most beautiful corners of the Bavarian city.
