Fugger Chapel, Renaissance memorial chapel in St. Anne's Church, Augsburg, Germany
The Fugger Chapel forms the west choir of St. Anne's Church in Augsburg. Built from 1510 to 1512, it has a seven-part Renaissance organ case from 1512 by Johann von Dobrau, with painted wings that open to reveal metal pipes. A marble Fronleichnamsgruppe (Corpus Christi group) attributed to Hans Daucher, made between 1512 and 1517, stands at the altar.
Brothers Georg, Ulrich and Jakob Fugger planned a family chapel at St. Anna around 1505–1506. Ulrich and Jakob signed a contract with the prior on 4 April 1509, and papal confirmation followed on 19 November 1509. After Ulrich died in 1510, Jakob had the chapel built, completed in 1512 as shown by the date MDXII under the side windows. It was consecrated on 17 January 1518.
The chapel displays artworks created for a wealthy merchant family whose influence shaped Augsburg's economy and cultural life for centuries. Visitors can observe how the family's resources supported local craftsmen and artists who left their mark through sculptures and religious pieces.
The chapel is located within an active church, so visitors should be respectful during services and prayer times. It is best to visit during quieter periods when the space is not being used for religious ceremonies.
The chapel's organ case, made by Johann von Dobrau in 1512, is a seven-part Renaissance structure destroyed in the Second World War and rebuilt true to the original; it now serves as St. Anna's main organ. The marble Fronleichnamsgruppe at the altar, facing east, is attributed to Hans Daucher and dates from 1512 to 1517.
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