The ‘Fuggerei‘ in Augsburg, Germany, is the oldest social settlement in the world, and is also one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Bavarian town. The settlement was founded on August 23rd, 1521 by Jakob Fugger, who was an incredibly wealthy merchant. To this day, Augsburg residents who are in need can live in the 67 houses of this picturesque establishment for just 88 cents per year in rent. And no, that is not a typo.⁠ Does your country have a housing project like the Fuggerei?⁠ ⁠ #au

Virgin and child. | 📍Augsburg Cathedral, Germany Hail and blessed be the hour and moment In which the Son of God was born Of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold. In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires, through the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ, and of His blessed Mother. Amen. #virginmary #infantjesus #catholic #faith #germany #augsburgstadt #bistumaugsburg #christmas #nativityscene #catholicchurches #