Category: Civil Architecture > Spring / Fountain
District: Évora > Montemor-o-Novo > São Cristóvão > Courela do Açude
The Fountain is located in the Courela do Açude urbanisation, in the locality of São Cristóvão, integrated into the municipality of Montemor-o-Novo. Situated in a predominantly residential area, this point of interest offers a discreet yet noticeable element in the daily environment of its inhabitants. Its presence marks a space that integrates harmoniously into the local urban fabric, inviting closer observation from those exploring the surroundings.
As a central element, the Fountain in Courela do Açude celebrates the vital presence of water. Regardless of its architecture, a fountain offers a point of contact with this fundamental resource. Its simple design fulfills the traditional function of a drinking fountain or a public water feature, providing a calming murmur that integrates into the urbanisation's environment. It is a place that suggests a brief pause, allowing one to contemplate the continuous and serene flow of water, a sound that, by itself, can evoke a sense of calm.
In its discretion, the Fountain in Courela do Açude acts as a point of reference in the daily life of the area. It is not a monumental work, but its existence confers a particular identity on the place. For those traversing the area, it serves as a point of orientation and an example of how utilitarian elements can, at the same time, punctuate public space with aesthetic and cohesive value. The simplicity of this fountain is, in itself, a characteristic to be valued, reflecting the authenticity and character of the locality of São Cristóvão.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.48867426175072, -8.30582010259895
Coordinates DMS: 38°29'19.2"N 08°18'21.0"W
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