Wilder Mann Brunnen

What an interesting sculpture of a wild man covered in leaves and foliage. This sculpture and fountain have been in place since the 17th century and was used to keep fish alive at the market. Its a great place for a photo. Don't miss the pickles nearby.

Amazing.

Beau

Sin mayor información sobre este lugar, lo encontré andando por Salzburgo. Se trata de una fuente con un ser con forma humana pero a la vez cubierto de hojas que sostiene el escudo de la ciudad. Me recordó las historias de seres que habitan los bosques y representan a la relación entre la humanidad y la naturaleza y a la vez su distanciamiento.

Bonita fuente ubicada en el lugar donde se celebraba el Mercado de Pescado de esta población. Inaugurada en 1620, sirvió hasta 300 años después. Hoy en día es un bonito recuerdo más para la historia y todo aquel que pase por aquí.

A very beautiful statue on the fountain which was used as an "aquarium" for the fish sold at the fish market.

Very cool statue

The Wilde Mann fountain is a fountain just opposite Furtwänglerpark of the University of Salzburg. The fountain figure represents a "wild man", and "dressed" in leaves. The wild man stands at attention is holds in his right hand a large branch in the manner of a spear. In his left hand, he holds a shield bearing the Salzburg city coat of arms.

It's a odd choice of subject matter for a fountain and for that I'm giving it an extra star.