Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Castelo Branco > Proença-a-Nova > Proença a Nova e Peral > Cimadas Fundeiras
The Cimadas Fundeiras Fountain is situated in the serene locality of Cimadas Fundeiras, nestled within the municipality of Proença-a-Nova, in the district of Castelo Branco. Set in an environment of rural tranquility, this fountain is located at a point that, over time, has been central to the community's life, reflecting the harmony between human presence and the surrounding Beira natural landscape.
Its position in the locality allows visitors to observe the integration of traditional architecture with the daily life of a village, where each constructed element had an essential function in the organization of community life.
This fountain stands as an authentic testament to the life and basic needs of past generations. For centuries, it played a vital role as a source of potable water for the population and livestock, serving as a fundamental pillar of local subsistence.
More than just a mere spring, the Cimadas Fundeiras Fountain was also a place for meeting and socializing, where news was shared, daily chores were carried out, and the village's social relationships were woven. It thus represents a living memory of the practices and habits of a rural community that depended directly on natural resources and social cohesion for its existence.
The architecture of the Cimadas Fundeiras Fountain reflects the functional simplicity and robustness characteristic of Portuguese rural fountains. Built predominantly with local stone, which lends it an organic integration into the landscape and surrounding houses, this element features a practical and durable design.
Its structure is composed of essential elements: a spout from which water emerges, falling into a basin, generally designed for water collection and, in some cases, for washing or as a drinking trough. The mastery of traditional construction is evident in the way natural materials were worked to create a structure that, although modest, was of vital importance and has resisted the passage of time.
Beyond its practical function and historical value, the Cimadas Fundeiras Fountain holds profound cultural and symbolic significance for the locality. It is a marker of identity, a link connecting the present to the past, and a symbol of the resilience and organization of rural communities.
Its presence invites reflection on the importance of water and how communities organized themselves around this essential resource. The preservation of this fountain allows us to understand the social and economic dynamics that once characterized Cimadas Fundeiras, offering an authentic perspective on traditional life in the region and the local civil heritage.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.7443521,-7.9814833
Coordinates DMS: 39°44'39.7"N 07°58'53.3"W
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