Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Aveiro > Vale de Cambra > Roge > Covêlo
The Moreira Fountain is serenely nestled within the landscape of the locality of Covêlo, which is part of the parish of Roge, in the municipality of Vale de Cambra, district of Aveiro. This picturesque location is set in an environment that still reflects the rurality and connection to the region's traditions, inviting a pause and contemplation amidst a tranquil setting.
Since time immemorial, the Moreira Fountain has played a unique role in the lives of local communities. It was not just a vital water supply point for the surrounding homes and fields; it was also a space for meeting, sharing, and socializing, where generations crossed paths and social bonds were forged. Its presence is a silent testament to the importance of water in people's daily lives and how communities organized themselves around this vital resource, marking their existence over the centuries.
As a notable example of civil architecture of a utilitarian and public nature, the Moreira Fountain exhibits features that reflect the simplicity and functionality characteristic of the region's popular constructions. Its materials and design, often built with local stone, underscore the ingenuity of the builders of the time. Its structure, although modest, is a representative element of the built heritage, narrating the history of water resource management and community life. Preserved to this day, the fountain invites reflection on the past and the value of the infrastructures that shaped rural life.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.8530114,-8.3570574
Coordinates DMS: 40°51'10.8"N 08°21'25.4"W
