Martinsturm

The Martinsturm in Bregenz is a medieval tower that received its defining feature in 1601: a Baroque onion dome that was, at that moment, the largest of its kind in Central Europe. The tower is attached to the chapel of St. Martin, which contains 14th century frescoes that rank among the oldest preserved wall paintings in the Lake Constance region.

The Martinsturm in Bregenz is a medieval tower crowned by a Baroque onion dome added in 1601, described at the time as the largest of its kind in Central Europe. The attached St. Martin’s Chapel contains 14th century frescoes that are among the oldest wall paintings in the Lake Constance region. The tower now houses a small local history museum. It sits in Bregenz’s Oberstadt at Martinsgasse 3b, a 15-minute walk uphill from the main train station. Check bregenz.travel for current opening times and entrance fees.