Anna Street and City Market, Augsburg
Anna Street (Annastraße) is renowned as one of Augsburg's most popular shopping streets, attracting both locals and visitors. Here, you'll discover a wide array of stores, from fashionable designer boutiques to well-loved shoe shops and excellent bookstores. It's the perfect place to indulge in some retail therapy and explore the latest trends. The street is also famous for its department stores and grocery shops, where you can find an assortment of national delicacies.
As one of Augsburg's first paved streets, Anna Street has a rich history and a lively atmosphere that makes shopping here a delightful experience. The diverse range of stores ensures there's something for every shopper's taste and preference.
The City Market area (Stadtmarkt), accessed from Anna Street via an arcade, is a bustling market square that covers an impressive area of approximately 10,000 square meters (107,639 square feet). This vibrant market is a go-to destination for fresh produce, including an abundance of colorful fruits and vegetables.
The market is divided into two sections, each offering its own unique charm. On the eastern side, you'll find fixed market stalls where local vendors proudly display their wares. Here, you can explore a variety of products, including fresh meats, fish, baked goods, and more.
The western side of City Market is dedicated to agricultural products, adding to the market's agricultural charm. With a total of 104 shops, the market is a treasure trove of culinary delights, featuring departments such as the meat hall, Fischgasse (fish street), Viktualienhalle, Bäckergasse (baker's lane), Obstgasse (fruit street), Blumengasse (flower lane), Gemüsegasse (vegetable lane), and many more.
Whether you're strolling down Annastraße in search of the latest fashion trends or exploring Stadtmarkt Augsburg to savor the freshest produce, these vibrant destinations in Augsburg offer a blend of shopping, culture, and culinary delights that truly embody the spirit of the city.
As one of Augsburg's first paved streets, Anna Street has a rich history and a lively atmosphere that makes shopping here a delightful experience. The diverse range of stores ensures there's something for every shopper's taste and preference.
The City Market area (Stadtmarkt), accessed from Anna Street via an arcade, is a bustling market square that covers an impressive area of approximately 10,000 square meters (107,639 square feet). This vibrant market is a go-to destination for fresh produce, including an abundance of colorful fruits and vegetables.
The market is divided into two sections, each offering its own unique charm. On the eastern side, you'll find fixed market stalls where local vendors proudly display their wares. Here, you can explore a variety of products, including fresh meats, fish, baked goods, and more.
The western side of City Market is dedicated to agricultural products, adding to the market's agricultural charm. With a total of 104 shops, the market is a treasure trove of culinary delights, featuring departments such as the meat hall, Fischgasse (fish street), Viktualienhalle, Bäckergasse (baker's lane), Obstgasse (fruit street), Blumengasse (flower lane), Gemüsegasse (vegetable lane), and many more.
Whether you're strolling down Annastraße in search of the latest fashion trends or exploring Stadtmarkt Augsburg to savor the freshest produce, these vibrant destinations in Augsburg offer a blend of shopping, culture, and culinary delights that truly embody the spirit of the city.
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Anna Street and City Market on Map
Sight Name: Anna Street and City Market
Sight Location: Augsburg, Germany (See walking tours in Augsburg)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Augsburg, Germany (See walking tours in Augsburg)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Augsburg, one of Germany's oldest cities, was founded in 15 BC by the Romans as Augusta Vindelicorum and was named after the Roman emperor Augustus. Due to its strategic location on trade routes to Italy, Augsburg became a thriving commercial hub. It got the status of a Free Imperial City in 1276.
Throughout the 15th-16th centuries, Augsburg enjoyed prosperity driven by textile production,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Throughout the 15th-16th centuries, Augsburg enjoyed prosperity driven by textile production,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles