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.
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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My brother, who is now 64, was born when my parents were stationed in Salzurg after the war. I am three years his senior and, at 6, I spoke fluent German. Too bad, when we returned home for my 2nd grade year, I forgot it all.
Wonderful capture
Great monument well known!! Beautiful pictures!!!
That's a great fountain.
nice info with photos
those horses are classic!
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marvelous!
What a beautiful fountain!!
Very Nice!
This is a magnificent fountain, and you've captured it beautifully.
The imagination that goes into the designing of a fountain. The water brings so much life and drama to the sculpture.
there seem to be a fountain in every square in europe.
I think that you had a beautiful vacation, so many statues.
Gorgeous fountain! And being a horse lover, I enjoyed your photos even more! Beautiful captures, Indrani!
Sylvia