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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

"Trattermandl" in Gufidaun - Isarco Valley


Since the turkish siege of Vienna in 1683, the "Trattermandln" kept pure the water of the fountains.

6 comments:

  1. A Turkish guard for the fountains? Very interesting!

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  2. Some kind of trophy captured from enemy hands? It is a very nice carving and I am sure he is a good guardian!

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  3. This photo is precisely why I am planning a trip to your region.

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  4. A Turkish siege of Vienna? Well, I learned something new today.

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