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The Residenzplatz is a large forecourt between the archiepiscopal residences in Salzburg's Old Town built under Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau.
It is bordered by the New Residence with its carillon, the Salzburger Dom, the Old Residence, and townhouses.
The center of the square features the Residence Fountain which is considered by many as the most beautiful fountain in the city.
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Residenzplatz with St. Michaels on the left, and the New Residence on the right, Residenzplatz, Salzburg, Austria, 2017.
Residenzplatz with fountain in foreground and St. Michaels behind, Residenzplatz, Salzburg, Austria, 2017.
Residence Fountain attributed to the Italian sculptor Tommaso di Garone, Residenzplatz, Salzburg, Austria, 2017.
Residenzplatz, Salzburg, Austria, 2017.
This corner of the square features arches that open into the Domplatz in front of the Salzburger Dom where a Mozart Festival was in session.
Mozart Festival poster, Residenzplatz, Salzburg, Austria, 2017.
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page last revised march 2020