DiscoverPlaces to seeAustriaLower AustriaWeinviertelGänserndorfEngelhartstetten
Neptune Fountain, Schloss Hof
DiscoverPlaces to seeAustriaLower AustriaWeinviertelGänserndorfEngelhartstetten
Neptune Fountain, Schloss Hof
Tips
Paul
November 29, 2024
Hiking
Neptune Fountain, Schloss Hof
The original fountain, dating from the time of Prince Eugene, was demolished in the 19th century. The reconstructed structure is missing the most important group of figures, Neptune with a dolphin, which has been lost.
The groups on the sides of the fountain depict the fight between Hercules and Antaeus, in which the ancient hero defeats his opponent through strength and cleverness. This motif was often used as a reference to the princely virtues of the castle owner.
Text / Source: Schloss Hof, 2294 Schloßhof 1
schlosshof.at/ueber-schloss-hof/garten/1-terrasse?tourId=17
The original fountain, dating from the time of Prince Eugene, was demolished in the 19th century. The reconstructed structure is missing the most important group of figures, Neptune with a dolphin, which has been lost.
The groups on the sides of the fountain depict the fight between Hercules and Antaeus, in which the ancient hero defeats his opponent through strength and cleverness. This motif was often used as a reference to the princely virtues of the castle owner.
Text / Source: Schloss Hof, 2294 Schloßhof 1
schlosshof.at/ueber-schloss-hof/garten/1-terrasse?tourId=17
Translated by
•
•
In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!
Nearby routes
Best routes near Neptune Fountain, Schloss Hof
5.0
(5)
50
hikers
4.87km
01:17
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
16.9km
04:18
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
Details
Informations
Elevation 160 m
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Tuesday 29 September
25°C
12°C
0 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h
Most visited during
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Location: Engelhartstetten, Gänserndorf, Weinviertel, Lower Austria, Austria