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Annahof Courtyards (Anna Höfe), Augsburg

Annahof Courtyards (Anna Höfe), Augsburg

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Annahof Courtyards (Anna Höfe), Augsburg

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Location: Swabia, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Rathausplatz Augsburg – Augsburg Pedestrian Zone loop from Rechts der Wertach

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2. Rathausplatz Augsburg – Augsburg Pedestrian Zone loop from Antonsviertel

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3. Rathausplatz Augsburg – Augsburg Pedestrian Zone loop from Thelottviertel

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Michael (Wasi)

July 17, 2024

The courtyards of the former Carmelite monastery of St. Anna (1321) in Augsburg are known as Im Annahof. During the Reformation, the monastery was dissolved and the church converted into a Protestant parish church. The former cloister eventually became home to a high school and the municipal library. Both institutions later received separate buildings elsewhere.

The Augsburg City Library, founded in 1537 and the original cell of today's State and City Library, had one of the most extensive and important book collections of all in the 16th century: in 1575, the then city librarian David Höschel had a printed library catalog created based on the model of the Leiden University Library - the second oldest ever. While around 1,500 titles were counted in Leiden, there were 8,500 in Augsburg.

The library building in the form of a gallery with originally seven tent roofs and a tower for an observatory became too small in the 19th century. It was finally demolished in 1894 and an extension was built for the Anna-Gymnasium, built by Elias Holl. The Annahof served as a schoolyard until the school moved in 1967. In 2006, the architectural firm Endres and Tiefenbacher finally built an underground car park and designed a small 'piazza' above it. (Source Augsburger-plaetze.com)

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Michael

August 6, 2024

The courtyards of the former Carmelite monastery of St. Anna, built in 1321.

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Heiko

October 30, 2024

The Annahof is a central square in Augsburg and an important place for meetings, culture and education. It is located in the immediate vicinity of the Church of St. Anna and is part of an ensemble of historic buildings surrounded by the church, the former monastery complex and modern extensions. Over the years, the Annahof has been developed into a versatile center for events, education and social services and is now run by the Protestant Church.

The Annahof offers numerous meeting and event rooms in which conferences, seminars, exhibitions and cultural events take place. A special feature of the Annahof is the dialogue between tradition and modernity: historic buildings have been supplemented by modern architectural elements, which makes the place usable for a wide variety of purposes while preserving the historical heritage.

In addition, the Annahof is a place of social commitment. It houses various diaconal institutions, counseling services and educational initiatives. This diversity makes the Annahof a lively part of public and cultural life in Augsburg. For many, it is a quiet retreat in the heart of the city and at the same time a place for meeting and exchange.

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Annahof Courtyards (Anna Höfe), Augsburg

1. Rathausplatz Augsburg – Augsburg Pedestrian Zone loop from Rechts der Wertach

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