Augsburg is the city in which Martin Luther pleaded his convictions, and during this time he needed somewhere to live. St. Anna-Kirche, the then Carmelite monastery, served this purpose. At present it is the museum Lutherstiege, where you can learn what was left out in the history books. You can become acquainted with the folk industry of Augsburg in the Textil- und Industriemuseum. The building of the museum used to be a worsted spinning mill, founded at the beginning of the 19th century. Being the first large industrial company in the city, it made a name for itself. Some of the things on display here include textile samples and machines. Besides this, temporary exhibitions are also held in the museum.
Another interesting museum is called the Augsburger Puppentheatermuseum. As the name implies, this museum is dedicated to puppetry and its main characters, that is, dolls. Kids will definitely love it here. There is a very touching story connected with the establishment of the museum, and it will be told to you once inside. On the other hand, Schaezlerpalais seems as though you could look at it for ages – on entering the museum, you will be blown away at the unusually rich baroque style interior, as well as the exquisite works of visual art hanging here. There is a courtyard around the house, where you can take a pleasant walk, disassociated yourself from the rest of the world. Despite the fact that large-scale hostilities took place in Augsburg during World War II, the palace was miraculously not destroyed. It is considered one of the most significant symbols of the city today.
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