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Elias-Holl-Platz

Discover the hidden charm behind Augsburg's Town Hall

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Nestled in Augsburg's Old Town, Elias-Holl-Platz offers a tranquil setting shaded by trees. The elevation change to the Lechviertel makes the town hall, designed by Elias Holl, appear one story taller when viewed from this spot.

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The square is several meters lower than the front town hall square.

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Guided Story

You're standing in Augsburg's Old Town, on Elias-Holl-Platz. Take a moment to appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, enhanced by the shade of the trees around you. Look towards the town hall; from here, it seems a story taller due to the elevation change between the Augsburg high terrace and the lower Lechviertel. This perspective adds a unique charm that Elias Holl, the hall's architect, might have envisioned. Just a short walk to the west, you'll find the Golden Hall, another nearby masterpiece.