Heilig-Geist-Spital, Architectural heritage monument in Augsburg, Germany.
Heilig-Geist-Spital is a Renaissance building in Augsburg with an irregular inner courtyard, high pillar arcades, and the Kastenturm tower on its eastern wing. Today it houses artist studios, a daycare facility, senior apartments, the Augsburg Puppet Theater, and its museum.
The hospital was founded by Bishop Ulrich of Augsburg in 1150, making it the oldest municipal institution for sick and elderly care in the city. Its Renaissance redesign later shaped the architecture that stands today.
The western wing contains the Protestant Holy Spirit Hospital Church, showing how faith and medical care were connected in medieval times. This space reveals how the community viewed healing as both a spiritual and physical process.
The site is best reached on foot and the inner courtyard is often accessible to visitors, especially during performances and events. Checking the Puppet Theater Museum website helps you learn when different areas are open to the public.
The Kastenturm tower was originally equipped with an advanced hydraulic system that supplied water to three different Augsburg fountains. This medieval technical achievement shows how innovative the city was in its water infrastructure.
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