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Villach City Wall and Bastion Tower

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Villach City Wall and Bastion Tower

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Villach City Wall and Bastion Tower

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    1. St. Nicholas Church Villach – Main Square Villach loop from Villach Hauptbahnhof

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    August 22, 2021

    Well-preserved pieces of the old fortification wall.

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      October 12, 2023

      The city wall, whose construction probably began at the end of the 12th century, with its defensive towers and bastion towers as well as the city moat in front of it, protected Villach's residents from enemy attacks.

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        November 28, 2023

        Widmanngasse flows upwards into the
        Hans-Gasser-Platz, which has a monument
        by the Austrian sculptor Gasser and
        several magnificent houses from the
        turn of the century (19th/20th century).
        A set back place on his
        North side opens up to the viewer
        special piece of Villach history: The
        only remaining part of the old city wall
        with a massive bastion tower is only finished
        the redesign of the square really came into its own
        came into effect. The old circular wall was
        already mentioned in 1233, and she too was able to do so
        could not withstand the earthquake of 1348.
        It was later renovated until finally
        almost entirely under French sovereignty
        was removed.
        An airy – modern – bridge leads us through
        the gate: There are some here behind a gate
        To spot anti-aircraft bullets and a memorial plaque,
        Exhibits from the municipal museum,
        to which this quiet corner belongs. About the one on the right
        We reach the tiny Schanzgasse that goes off
        back to Widmanngasse.

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          Location: Carinthia, Austria

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