Images of Horse Fountain at Residenzplatz, Salzburg

Horse Fountain Residenzplatz can easily be the landmark location during tour of old Salzburg Austria.

The grand baroque fountain or ‘Residenzbrunnen’, looked enchanting with light passing through falling waters. This fountain was executed by Tomasso di Garona during 1656 to 1661. Horse Fountain in Residenzplatz is made of marble, and it is considered the largest baroque fountain of Middle Europe.

Four 45ft. tall horses leap out of the base with 2 streams of water jetting out of their mouths. The Greek God Triton spouts water from a seashell at the top of the fountain.

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Horse Fountain at Salzburg Historic Center

It is located in the middle of the square Residenzplatz in the heart of the historic center of Salzburg. There is so much to see around this square in the old town of Salzburg. We made this our landmark location during walking tour of old town of Salzburg. It is hard to get the place devoid of tourists. Since I crossed this place more than once while visiting Salzburg Cathedral and Marionette Museum I ended up taking several images of Horse Fountain Residenzplatz. Light shone and reflected through the water droplets.

Filming Location of Sound of Music

One of the filming locations of the movie Sound of Music was around this massive Horse Fountain in the middle of the square. Are you able to recollect the scene? Here Maria family gleefully splashes while performing the song: ‘I Have Confidence in Me’ in the movie. I saw many tourists, especially with kids crowd around this fountain, probably discussing the movie and recollecting the scene.

Greek God Triton at Horse Fountain at Salzburg Historic Center

Horse Fountain at Residenzplatz Salzburg

Interested in Fountains with Horse statues?
Check the Pegasus statue here: Mirabell Palace and Gardens

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