Pferdeschwemme, Baroque horse fountain in Altstadt, Austria
The Pferdeschwemme consists of a central horse tamer statue surrounded by a pond with decorative frescoes depicting equestrian scenes on its back wall.
Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach designed this horse fountain in 1695, which served as a washing and grooming station for the prince-archbishops' parade horses.
The sculpture of the horse tamer, created by Michael Bernhard Mandl, represents the strong connection between Salzburg's nobility and their equestrian traditions.
Located at Herbert von Karajan Square near the Festival Halls, this monument remains accessible throughout the year for visitors exploring Salzburg's historic center.
The fountain's orientation changed by 90 degrees in 1732 when Prince Archbishop Firmian ordered renovations, adding his coat of arms and a commemorative inscription.
Location: Salzburg
Address: Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz
GPS coordinates: 47.79937,13.04042
Latest update: March 21, 2025 14:53
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