water management system of augsburg
states: [germany]
category: cultural
year: 2019
region: Europe and North America
latitude/longitude: 48.3654722222, 10.9020000000
visited: 2022
The Water Management System of Augsburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Germany, recognized in 2019, is a historic network of canals, water towers, and pumps developed from the 14th to 19th centuries in Augsburg. Pioneering hydraulic engineering, it powered industries, supplied drinking water, and featured innovations like Europe’s oldest waterworks, reflecting medieval to industrial ingenuity. This system showcases Germany’s technical heritage, blending functionality with urban integration in a lasting testament to sustainable resource management.
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