Fuggerei

The Fuggerei is the world's oldest public housing complex still in use, located in Augsburg, Bavaria. It is a walled enclave with 67 houses and 147 apartments, a well, and an administrative building. The complex has a unique history, dating back to 1516, and was founded by Jakob Fugger the Younger as a place for needy citizens of Augsburg. The rent is still very low, at one Rhenish gulden per year, and residents are required to make three daily prayers and work a part-time job in the community. The apartments are modest, with a kitchen, parlour, bedroom, and spare room, and some have a small garden. The Fuggerei is supported by a charitable trust and is still inhabited today, making it a fascinating piece of history to explore