Zwergelgarten, Baroque garden in Salzburg, Austria
The Zwergelgarten contains 17 marble dwarf sculptures placed on pedestals within the Mirabell Garden complex, each representing different characters and monthly themes.
Created after 1690 by architect Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, the garden initially featured 28 dwarf figures until their removal and auction in the early 19th century.
The marble sculptures draw inspiration from caricatures by French artist Jacques Callot, reflecting the Renaissance fascination with court dwarfs and their societal roles.
Following extensive restoration work from 2017 to 2018, the dwarf sculptures now stand in the Small Bastion Garden, accessible through the Mirabell Garden complex.
The dwarf figures, carved from Untersberg marble over 320 years ago, include specific characters such as a gardener with a bump on his head and dwarfs playing pallone.
Location: Salzburg
Part of: Mirabellgarten
GPS coordinates: 47.80514,13.04026
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:59
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