It is no surprise that Germany added once again a new places to the UNESCO WHS list. This year one of the German classified sites was the Water Management System of Augsburg.
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The water management system of the city of Augsburg has evolved in successive phases from the 14th century to the present day. It includes a network of canals, water towers dating from the 15th to 17th centuries, which housed pumping machinery, a water-cooled butchers’ hall, a system of three monumental fountains and hydroelectric power stations, which continue to provide sustainable energy today. The technological innovations generated by this water management system have helped establish Augsburg as a pioneer in hydraulic engineering. - in: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1580/
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Augustus Fountain on the Rathausplatz (Town Hall Square) was completed in 1594. It was designed by the Dutch artist, Hubert Gerhard. In addition to the city´s founder Caesar Augustus, bronze sculptures of four river gods represent the main watercourses in Augsburg. - in: https://wassersystem-augsburg.de/en
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