The object on the right is a sculpture/fountain of St. Martin, who is cutting off part of his cloak to give to a beggar. No wonder he's a saint. Martin is considered the patron saint of those who work in the vineyards, and there are a lot of them in the area. Martin was born in Hungary, and served as a soldier for the Romans and as a Bishop.
By the way, at the bottom of the fountain are two taps for water.
St. Martin has become a fixture in this spot, as he was first placed here in 1459. That's pre-Columbus if you are keeping score. Replacements have come along every so often, with the latest arriving in 1935. You'll notice it during a walk around town.
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