City History or Egon and the Ancient Romans

Here you will learn: Why the ancient Romans settled in Tulln. Where merchant ships anchored in the Middle Ages. What Egon's family owed the emperor. And how a flanking tower became a salt storehouse.

Source: niederoesterreich.at/a-egon-schiele-weg-1

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November 20, 2024

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Completely preserved side tower of the Roman fort Commagenis from the 4th century. Part of the oldest city fortifications and protective structure for the Danube trade until the 13th century. Salt warehouse since the 15th century. Formerly a salt tower. Restored in 1984 and 2004.

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September 6, 2023

Cycling

The Roman or Salt Tower was once one of the intermediate towers on the west side of the Roman fort. It was built as a horseshoe-shaped tower in the first …

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Location: Tulln an der Donau, Bezirk Tulln, Mostviertel, Lower Austria, Austria

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