Fountain at the Residenceplatz

In the heart of the historic part of Salzburg is the main city square, which is called "Residentsplatz". It was founded in 1587 and conceived as the main nucleus on the map of the city, was to add to the medieval city a sense of freedom and greatness. In the center of the square stands a marble fountain in the Baroque style, which is included in the list of main attractions of Salzburg and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The fountain on the Residenceplatz was created in 1661 by the Italian sculptor Tommaso di Garson. The maximum height of the fountain, together with a water jet rising into the sky, is 15 meters. In the center of the sculpture is a rock surrounded by sea horses. At the top of the cliff are three athletes, in whose hands is a huge bowl with three dolphins. The composition of the newt is crowned, located in the center of the shell, fixed on the tails of dolphins. From the horn in the hands of a newt, a stream of water flows into the sky.