Roter Turm, Vienna, Medieval tower in central Vienna, Austria
The Roter Turm stands as a red-brick tower with a pointed roof and four corner turrets, marking the historical city wall location.
First documented in 1288, the tower underwent reconstruction in 1511 under Emperor Maximilian I following damage during the siege by Matthias Corvinus.
The tower functioned as a ceremonial entrance point for rulers returning from wars and coronations until its defensive role diminished in the 1660s.
A mosaic plaque on a building at Rotenturmstrasse corner marks the former location of this medieval structure near the Danube Canal.
The tower featured a piece of bacon hanging inside the gate arch that only men not influenced by their wives were allowed to remove.
Location: Vienna
GPS coordinates: 48.21190,16.37630
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:28
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