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Schloss Hellbrunn

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Austria's best example of the Italian baroque style. Marcus Sitticus, the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg, like all garden enthusiasts of his age, loved the water tricks and games which were seen to perfection in Florence's mostly-destroyed Pratolino. It is only at Hellbrunn that these garden marvels survive. As ever, they delight young visitors and those who remain young at heart. In a grotto, dedicated to Neptune, ornamental birds sing with pneumatic power from water bellows. There is an amphitheatre made from a quarry and a Roman theatre with a stone water table. An English garden was added towards the end of the eighteenth century and, near the gate, one can see the glass summerhouse used in the Sound of Music for song 'I am sixteen, coming on seventeen'.
Address - Hellbrunn Allee, Salzburg, Austria
Opening times - All year, Daily, Park open 9am to sunset, Waterworks open April to September 9am to 5.30pm
Admission - Entrance free (except waterworks)
Website - Visit the Schloss Hellbrunn website

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  • over 4 years ago Angelos Pring said

    Hellbrunn is the best garden in Austria (I think!) and the connection with the Sound of Music makes it even better for me.

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