11 Kanonen - Festung Kufstein, Tyrol, Austria - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

[DE] Auf der Festung in Kufstein befinden sich auf einer Freifläche diese 11 Kanonen in teilweise unterschiedlicher Größe.

Darunter befindet sich u.a.:
1 12-pfündige eiserne Withworthkanone aus England, 19. Jahrhundert, Kaliber 11,5 cm
1 6-pfündige englische Kanone, 19. Jahrhundert, Kaliber 9,5 cm, Eiserner Vorderlader, Länge 157 cm
1 Eiserner Kammerrohr von 1646, Regimentsstück, Kaliber 9 cm, Länge 235 cm.

"Die Festung Kufstein (fälschlicherweise auch Festung Geroldseck) ist das Wahrzeichen der Stadt Kufstein und zählt zu den imposantesten mittelalterlichen Bauwerken Tirols.

Sie liegt auf dem Festungsberg oberhalb der Stadt Kufstein auf einem 90 m hohen Felsen direkt am Inn und ist zu Fuß oder mit der Panoramabahn Kaiser Maximilian erreichbar."

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[EN] On the fortress in Kufstein, these 11 cannons, some of different sizes, are located on an open area.

Among them are:
1 12-pounder iron Withworth cannon from England, 19th century, caliber 11.5 cm.
1 6-pounder English cannon, 19th century, caliber 9.5 cm, iron muzzle-loader, length 157 cm
1 iron chambered barrel from 1646, regimental piece, caliber 9 cm, length 235 cm.

"Fortress Kufstein" (erroneously also "Fortress Geroldseck") is the landmark of the town of Kufstein and is one of the most imposing medieval buildings in Tyrol.

It is located on the fortress mountain above the town of Kufstein on a 90 m high rock directly on the Inn River and can be reached on foot or with the Kaiser Maximilian panoramic railroad."

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What type of artillery is this?: cannons Where is this artillery located?: Other Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no What military of the world used this device?: Not listed Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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