European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 03, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The steeples of its. Ulrich and Afra stand next to the protestant Ulrich s Church. The former Benedictine Abbey is adjoined to a protestant Church of the same name. The remains of an Early Christian Church Are near aues Bure s Cathedral. \ the Interior of its. Ulrich and Afra. Construction of the Church began in 1474. Augsburg continued from Page 9 Back on the ground the City is speckled with a variety of Small shops. There Are a number of antique shops As Well As a Host of souvenir stands. But keep moving. There is More to Augsburg than a Beautiful downtown. Rather ironically the Fugger i Augsburg s oldest social welfare housing area is Home to the highly recommended but somewhat pricey local eatery Fugger i stube. The Fugger i was built in the Early 16th Century and in 1521 founder Jacob Fugger set Forth the Legal conditions for residency. Those Basic conditions Are still in Force .today.-.  at the Fugger i Are usually provided three rooms and a Kitchen. There Are certain Christian religious requirements As Well As extremely minimal annual rents 1 to 1.72 Marks about 70 cents to $1.20. Today the City s social welfare0 department reviews applications for residency but the senior Fugger family Council still says who May Rove in. The Fugger i is the housing area where Franz Mozart the great Grandfather of the composer Wolfgang amadeus Mozart lived from 1681-1693. There is no charge to stroll through the housing Complex but there is to see the museum in the sole surviving original Flat. Museum admission for children under 14 is 30 pfennings about 20 cents teens and students Are 70 pfennings 50 cent Sand adults pay Only 1 Mark. The museum is open 9 a.m.,to 6 . Daily March to october weekends in november and december and closed january and february. The Basilica of its. Ulrich and Afra is a must see in Augsburg. The Sanctuary is Beautiful and elaborately detailed emphasizing the Church s religious  toward the front of the Sanctuary a stairway goes downstairs to the Stone coffins and remains of the Church s " namesakes its. U Rich and Afra. Christian Afra died As a Martyr in 304, during a roman persecution of christians. Bishop Ulrich canonized in 993, is among the City s most highly regarded saints. More recently the Basilica of its. Ulrich and Afra was also Host to Pope John Paul ii during a visit in May 1987. The Church is open to Public viewing except during mass. There is no admission although visitors can make contributions to help the needy or to maintain the Basilica. There is also literature available in English at the Church for a nominal donation. The once walled City of Augsburg is More than historic buildings churches and districts. V the City also features a Beautiful tribute to nature As a stroll through the City s botanical gardens or a visit to the City zoo bears out. The zoo costs 6 Marks $4 for adults 3,50 Marks $2.40 for children Ages 3 to 15, and is free to toddlers 2 and younger. 70 stripes Magazine november 3f 1994