Townhouses on Maximilianstraße

Maximilianstrasse is one of the most important streets in Germany from an art-historical perspective, with buildings from the Gothic, Renaissance, Rococo, Neoclassic and post-war modernist periods.

The townhouses look good.

One of the most magnificent boulevards in Germany, Maximilianstrasse in Augsburg is known for its impressive townhouses from different eras, especially the Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo periods. These buildings reflect Augsburg's historical importance as a trade and financial center and showcase the city's former splendor and wealth.The most notable townhouses include:1. Roman House: A Baroque townhouse with rich facade decoration and Roman influences, reflecting the influence of antiquity and Augsburg's Roman roots.2. Courtyard House: A Renaissance building with a distinctive facade and courtyard, which is now used as a commercial building.3. Hercules Fountain (right in front of the townhouses): This Baroque fountain dominates the image of Maximilianstrasse and gives the street a majestic character.4. Palais Schaezler: The magnificent Rococo palace with the famous Rococo Hall, which now serves as an art museum.
5. Drei Mohren Haus: One of the oldest and most traditional buildings on Maximilianstrasse, which now houses a hotel. It is a striking example of Augsburg's civic architecture.Maximilianstrasse is often referred to as Augsburg's "via triumphalis" because the multitude of townhouses and representative buildings impressively reflect the history and cultural significance of the city.