Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Aveiro > Ílhavo > Gafanha da Encarnação
The "Costa Nova fountain" is situated in the locality of Gafanha da Encarnação, within the municipality of Ílhavo, in the district of Aveiro. This area is characterized by its strong connection to the sea and the Ria de Aveiro, reflecting the region's fishing and maritime tradition. The fountain is integrated into the local urban landscape, fitting into the daily life of this community.
Its location offers a point of reference in Gafanha da Encarnação, inviting observation of local daily life, with the proximity of the Ria shaping the surrounding atmosphere and the identity of the place.
The "Costa Nova fountain" emerges as an element of significant historical and cultural memory in Gafanha da Encarnação. Its presence invites reflection on the community's past, bearing witness to past eras and the social dynamics that have shaped the locality over time.
More than a functional structure, this element materializes a segment of history, enabling a connection to the heritage and experiences of generations who have passed through, contributing to the preservation and valorization of local heritage and collective identity.
In its architectural design, the "Costa Nova fountain" integrates into the built landscape of Gafanha da Encarnação, exhibiting characteristics that harmonize it with the local environment. While its specific features may vary, it is expected to reflect the aesthetics and materials characteristic of the region, possibly with details that allude to local tradition and identity.
Its conception, whether in the choice of materials, form, or ornamentation, was designed to complement the surrounding environment, revealing the ingenuity of those who erected it. Observing its structure allows for an appreciation of an aspect of Ílhavo's constructive legacy and the concern for integrating utilitarian elements into the community's life.
Historically, fountains played a central role in the life of communities, serving as essential supply points and often as meeting and social gathering places. The "Costa Nova fountain" symbolizes the importance of water as a vital element and as a catalyst for community life over time, establishing a link between the present and the past.
Its existence recalls a time when access to water shaped the daily lives and routines of the populations. The fountain thus stands as a symbol of the relationship between humans and natural resources, and of the evolution of life in Gafanha da Encarnação, connecting the present to the foundations and development of the surrounding community.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.6125602,-8.7495003
Coordinates DMS: 40°36'45.2"N 08°44'58.2"W
Weather Gafanha da Encarnação
On-duty Pharmacy Gafanha da Encarnação
