Fountain of Largo de Avis or Fountain of Porta de Avis

Category: Civil Architecture > Spring / Fountain

District: Évora > Évora > Évora > São Mamede, Sé, São Pedro e Santo Antão

History of the Fountain

, Built in 1573 by order of Cardinal D. Henrique.

, Original location in Largo da Porta Nova.

Location Changes

, Fountain moved to Praça Joaquim António de Aguiar in 1886.

, Finally, relocated to Largo de Avis in 1920, where it remains today.

Historical Significance

, Represents a historical landmark in the city of Évora.

, Reflects the architecture and style of the time.

Architectural Design

, Description of the fountain's architectural style.

, Visual and decorative details that make it unique.

Current Location

, How to get to the Largo de Avis Fountain from nearby locations.

, Proximity to other tourist attractions in the region.

Cultural Importance

, The fountain's role in local culture and the history of Évora.

, Events or festivities that may be related to the fountain.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fonte_do_Largo_de_Avis

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