Gallustrurm - Germany

The huge tower Gallusturm is located in the eastern point of the former island town.   The reason for ts edification was a disastrous  flood in 1343.   Apart from its function as breakwater between the two arms of the Rhine, it also served as an important defence facility.   Since 1973 the local carnival society uses the Gallusturm as  Bastion against moroseness." In the shadows of the tower you will find the rippling Gallus fountain.   The bronze sculpture of Saint Gallus together with the tamed bear reminds one of the keen missionaries of the alemannic area.   The monasteries Sackingen and St Gallen cultivated most of the land on both sides of the Rhine.