The Basilika St. Laurenz in Enns stands on the foundations of the 2nd-century Roman fortress Lauriacum, with visible hypocaust underfloor heating. At Lauriacumstrasse 4, Enns, claimed as Austria’s oldest chartered town (1212). Accessible by train from Linz (4 km). Combine with the Museum Lauriacum for the full Roman context.
church in Enns
Basilika St. Laurenz
The Basilika St. Laurenz in Enns is built on the foundations of a Roman legionary fortress, and the visible remains include the hypocaust underfloor heating system from the 2nd-century Roman military installation that preceded the church.
- Type
- church
- Destination
- Enns
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Founded
- 2nd century
- Era
- Ancient
- Address
- Lauriacumstrasse 4, 4470 Enns, 4470 Enns
- Coordinates
- 48.2184, 14.4667