Cabeço Spring in Algodres

Category: Civil Architecture > Spring / Fountain

District: Guarda > Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo > Algodres > Fonte do Cabeço

Location

, Located in Algodres, part of the municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Guarda district.

, Integrated in the Union of Parishes of Algodres, Vale de Afonsinho and Vilar de Amargo.

Historical Significance

, Medieval plunge pool.

, Noteworthy for the village's coat of arms present on the structure.

Architecture

, Composed of a plunge pool.

, Vaulted structure that protects the pool.

, The village's coat of arms decorate the keystone of the archway, reflecting the importance of the locality.

Cultural Significance

, Notable example of Portuguese civil architecture.

, Testimony to the administrative and historical relevance of the ancient settlement.

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