Magazin Berchtesgaden
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RESIDENZPLATZ<br />
SQUARE<br />
& RESIDENCE FOUNTAIN<br />
Residence Square is an especially magnificent forecourt between the archiepiscopal<br />
residences in the heart of Salzburg's Old City. It is bordered by the New Residence with its<br />
carillon, the Cathedral, the Old Residence, and a continuous row of townhouses.<br />
History<br />
Five squares were built under Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau: Residence Square<br />
with its richly decorated baroque fountain is probably the largest and most beautiful square.<br />
Fifty-five medieval buildings were torn down to make room for the square. Residence Square<br />
was designed according to the Mannerist plans of the Italian architect, Vincenzo Scamozzi.<br />
Residence Fountain<br />
Residence Fountain is considered to be the most beautiful fountain in the city of Salzburg and<br />
certainly deserves a closer look: four snorting horses seem to spring forth from the spouting<br />
rock.<br />
Giants rooted in the rock carry the lower basin, in which three dolphins<br />
balance the scalloped upper basin. The upper basin holds a Triton, a jet of<br />
water shooting into the air from his conch-shell trumpet.<br />
Archbishop Guidobald Thun, a fountain enthusiast, commissioned the<br />
fountain to be built. It is considered to be one of the most significant<br />
baroque monuments in Europe today. The work is attributed to the Italian<br />
sculptor, Tommaso di Garone.<br />
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