Chapter Square, A Square of Art, History, and Playful Chess

Kapitelschwemme, Kapitelplatz, Left Old Town, Salzburg, Salzburg (state), 5020, Austria
The spherical little man sculpture is very eye-catching
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Introduction

The square is a must-visit place on the way to Hohensalzburg Fortress cable car, and it is surrounded by important attractions such as Salzburg Cathedral and St. Peter's Abbey. There is a Capitellbrunnen, also known as Kapitelschwemme, on the square, with a sculpture of the sea god Neptune holding a trident and playing with sea horses. In addition, there is a modern art piece called Sphaera, created by German sculptor Stephan Balkenhol, consisting of a golden sphere and a small statue standing on top of it. Moreover, there is a giant chessboard on the square, where people often play chess.

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Translation: Others
Address
Kapitelschwemme, Kapitelplatz, Left Old Town, Salzburg, Salzburg (state), 5020, Austria
Website http://www.salzburg.info/en/sights/squares_streets/kapitelplatz_kapitelschwemme

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