The dismantling of a beloved public art installation has begun at Salzburg's historic Residenzplatz, marking the end of a month-long display that captivated both locals and tourists. The removal of the five towering sculptures started on Sunday afternoon, as crews began taking apart the massive iron heads piece by piece.
The art installation, titled "Secret Garden" by renowned Catalan artist Jaume Plensa, featured five 13-meter-tall cast iron sculptures of women's heads that had adorned the square since July 27. The impressive works quickly became crowd favorites, drawing significant public attention and generating considerable buzz throughout their brief stay in the Austrian city's downtown area.
Images from Sunday afternoon showed workers carefully disassembling the monumental sculptures into their individual components. The systematic dismantling process highlighted the complex construction of these artistic pieces, which had become a temporary but striking feature of the historic square over the past several weeks.
The installation's impact on the community was evident through the strong public response it generated during its limited run. Visitors frequently stopped to admire and photograph the towering feminine figures, which created a dramatic contrast against the baroque architecture of the surrounding buildings in Salzburg's old town.
As the removal process continues, questions remain about what will happen next at the site and whether similar installations might be planned for the future. Officials have indicated that more information about upcoming plans for the square may be announced on Monday, leaving the public curious about potential new artistic additions to this prominent city location.
