Tower I, Linz

Name: Tower I
Address: 15 Am Pöstlingberg, Linz, Austria

#26 among attractions in Linz

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The Tower Fortification of Linz or Maximilian Tower Line or Maximilian Towers was a fortification built in the early 19th century. It consisted of a belt of fortification towers around the city of Linz and is also known as Donaufestung Linz, Verschanztes Lager von Linz or Maximilianische Befestigungsanlage.

Coordinates: 48°19'24"N, 14°15'26"E

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15 Am PöstlingbergPöstlingbergLinz Austria

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Tower I – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ars Electronica Center, Old Cathedral, Lentos Art Museum, Brucknerhaus.

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