This water tower in Wels was built in 1577/1579 by Wolfgang Khranlachner. Watchmaker Clement Rench designed the water pump inside the tower. Artist Niclas Linkh created the colourful façade painting.
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Roman Tombstone in Wels
During the Roman era, the city of Wels was known as Ovilava and served as the capital of the province Noricum Ripense. Ancient remains are still visible in the cityscape. For example, this tombstone is part of a building in the town centre.
Wels Castle in Upper Austria
The castle in Wels is generally known as the Castle (Die Burg) or the Wels Castle (Die Welser Burg). It was first mentioned in 776. At that time, the site was just a wooden building with palisades. The construction in stone took place in the 12th or 13th century. [German]
Freihaus of Christoph Weiß in Wels
The Freihaus of Christoph Weiß was built at the end of the 16th century. The Renaissance building is especially known for its window frames made of diamond-shaped bossages.
Roman milestone in Wels
Roman millstone (3rd century) seen in Wels, Austria. The stone, also known as millarium, mentions Emperor Maximinus Thrax and tells about reconstructed streets and bridges after an invasion by the Alamanni.
Hoffmannsches Freihaus in Wels
This building generally known as Hoffmannsches Freihaus or Haus der Salome Alt was first mentioned in 1464. The name Freihaus (‘Free House’) refers to the fact that the residents of this building were outside the jurisdiction of the city court and were exempt from municipal taxes.
The 10th beer is paid by the mayor
This is an interesting sign I saw at a restaurant in Wels, Austria. It says that the 10th glass of beer is paid by the mayor. Not sure if this a joke or a promise.
Light bulbs at railway station Wels
In front of the railway station of Wels, I discovered this artwork. Fixed on flexible poles, the lights started to shake as soon as there was a breeze in the street. Solar panels provided the lamps with energy.
Heraldic device of Principality of Auersperg
At a building in Wels I found this beautiful as well as huge coat of arms. It belongs to the noble family of Auersperg.