Basilica of Sts. Ulrich and Afra Augsburg

"The main part of the church is covered in scaffolding but it is still open.
The church has a huge interior and it is free to visit. Photography is permitted at all places. The three separate alters at the front are quite unique IMO. Well worth a visit."

Nigel Watts

"Really interesting piece of history in Augsburg old town. This is a well designed building looking fantastic from the outside and although I did not have time to go inside, I am sure it is just as amazing from inside with really good designs.
If you like taking photos of old and historical buildings, this is one to visit. Try also taking a video when the church bell sounds."

Phil Tad

"After hearing much about this church from my father who grew up and served as an altar boy 🙌🏼here, I had to finally experience it for myself when I went back to Augsburg w family, to family after Dad's passing. It was an early Sunday morning brisk walk, and large creaky door was unlocked so I looked around on a bit of a self-directed tour. It started in 1012 as the Benedictine abbey of Saints Ulrich and Afra. You'll find much info of local history behind the name(s) as well.
But part of said tour ahem-included getting lost in a basement tier for awhile - among olde crypts with wall torches in amongst a maze of small adjoining rooms - some w low open doorways. It was an entirely different world from the upper Church, that more than demanded my reverence. The 'basement' tier of what I got to see that day gave that whole perception of stepping out of a time-machine if you will - of virtually 1000 years ago so much so, it was almost palpable. This being just a smidgeon of that morning's whole experience that had me gasping as it took my breath away.
It's hauntingly beautiful. If you're there you must see it. And almost around the corner, what turned out to be the oldest doll house furniture & accoutrements place found me! Housed in a well-kept privately owned store that I was surprised to find as I hurried back. Its modest yet fantasy-laden window beckoned, and could have easily swept me up for the afternoon too - but now I digress faaar off the mark (😶‍🌫️ a big 🇨🇦 sorry to you) Merely more tidbits that can't help but prove the beauty and history of Old Augsburg.
This old church consists of 3 huge carved altars: the main high, the north and the south one. There's the tall wrought iron gating as you enter. It also long holds and maintains what continues to be known as the biggest pipe organ in the city, where regular organ concerts have long occurred and still do, the same one Mozart himself gave an impassioned performance on in 1777.
A couple of small but not so diminutive, elaborately carved 'hooded' balconies perched here and there, and the central carved Rococo bishop's pulpit, painted vaulted ceilings, the old-World craftsmanship is everywhere you look.
It represents at the very least as an elaborate example of Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
I always dreamed of seeing this Church as Dad would almost whisper stories of his youth and his admiration for its historical significance of both my parents' hometown. Unfortunately it had to be without him but at least I did eventually get to see the place I heard so much about.
Do yourself the favour of a lifetime and if the opportunity presents itself, go without rushing and bask in its art, and in its somewhat humbling effect from its history of some extremes.
If you're anything like me - and even if you're not, you'll surely never forget it!"

* KimiW *