Source of the Spouts of Figueira dos Cavaleiros

Category: Civil Architecture > Spring / Fountain

District: Beja > Ferreira do Alentejo > Figueira dos Cavaleiros > Fonte das Bicas

What is Fonte das Bicas?

It is a historical point of interest and an example of civil architecture, classified as a Fountain. It is located in Figueira dos Cavaleiros and was essential for supplying water to the local population in the past.

What is its importance?

This fountain played a vital role in the daily life of the community. It served as the main source of water for household needs and agricultural activities, and was also a natural place for socializing and meeting among residents.

What to see?

When visiting Fonte das Bicas, you will see the structure that served to collect and distribute water. The name "das Bicas" derives from the pipes or spouts from which water flowed into the collection tanks or basins. Its construction, generally in stone, reflects the functionality and simplicity of public works of the time, but with the value of historical testimony.

Why visit?

Visiting Fonte das Bicas allows you to learn a little about the heritage and history of Figueira dos Cavaleiros. It is a way to understand what life was like before modern supply systems and appreciate the importance these points had for the survival and socialization of the rural Alentejo populations.

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