Known as the “University City on the Lech River”, Augsburg is one of the oldest cities in the federal republic and features numerous historical places of interest. For instance, such sights include the impressive Renaissance Town Hall with the adjacent Perlach Tower. The Fuggerei, a housing complex established for needy citizens in the 16th century, is also a frequented place of interest today. The amalgamation of art collections and museums which provide enjoyment with alternating exhibitions ensure the high cultural level. Augsburg is surrounded by the “Augsburg City Forest” and the natural landscape of the “Wittelsbacher Land”, which provides numerous recreational opportunities as a diversified recreational area. Good infrastructure, the University of Augsburg and a broad range of museums and conventions as well as the proximity to the Bavarian state capital Munich make Augsburg a flourishing science and economic location. Many green residential areas and newly created residential districts in the immediate vicinity of the city centre characterise Bavaria’s third largest city with a particularly high living comfort.