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Fermedo Spring

Category: Civil Architecture > Spring / Fountain

District: Aveiro > Arouca > Fermedo > Orvida

Location

The Fermedo Fountain is located in the Orvida area, a residential zone integrated into the locality of Fermedo, Arouca municipality. Situated in a more urban context, the fountain naturally blends into the daily life of those who reside in the settlement.

Its position allows easy access for those exploring the area on foot, offering a point of interest that reflects Fermedo's tranquil way of life and local architecture.

Memory of Water

Fountains, throughout history, were crucial elements for community life. The Fermedo Fountain, although today it no longer serves its primary function of daily supply, evokes this fundamental past. Formerly, this place would have been a vital point where inhabitants would go to collect water and, inevitably, to share conversations and everyday moments.

Its presence serves as a silent testament to the evolution of the locality, inviting reflection on the importance of water in human subsistence and the way of life of previous generations.

Urban Serenity

The Fermedo Fountain presents itself as an element of discreet beauty in Orvida's urban environment. Its construction, likely in stone, aligns with the tradition and aesthetics of the popular architecture of the Arouca region, lending a touch of authenticity to the surrounding space.

This is a place that invites a pause. The gentle murmur of the water, even if subtle, can create an atmosphere of serenity, providing a small refuge of tranquility in the heart of the residential area and a point of contemplation for those who visit it.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt

Coordinates DD: 40.953906344444, -8.4165184777778
Coordinates DMS: 40°57'14.1"N 08°24'59.5"W

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