monument in Wels

Ledererturm

A 14th-century defensive tower standing on the Stadtplatz in Wels, one of the last surviving elements of the medieval town fortifications. The Ledererturm was built in 1326 and named for the tanners (Lederer) whose guild operated nearby.

A 14th-century defensive tower on the Stadtplatz in Wels, named for the tanner’s guild that operated nearby. External viewing always accessible and free. Wels was the Roman city of Ovilava, one of the most significant road cities in the province of Noricum; the tower represents the medieval layer built on that Roman foundation. 10 minutes walk from Wels main station.

Type
monument
Destination
Wels
Cost
Paid entry
Founded
1326
Era
Medieval
Address
Stadtplatz, 4600 Wels, 4600 Wels
Coordinates
48.1560, 14.0229