Fuggerei

Founded by the Fugger family in 1521, the Fuggerei in Augsburg, Germany, stands as the world’s oldest public housing complex and a testament to Catholic social welfare. This historic landmark continues to house around 150 residents, who pay an annual rent of one Rhenish gulden—equivalent to less than one euro—and offer three daily prayers. Visitors can explore the well-preserved, walled community, which offers a glimpse into a unique historical and social experiment that has endured for over five centuries.