Fountain of Saint Margaret

Category: Civil Architecture > Spring / Fountain

District: Leiria > Leiria > Lagoa

Location:

The Santa Margarida Fountain is located in the parish of Lagoa, in the municipality of Leiria, more precisely on Rua de Santa Margarida. It is situated in a tranquil area.

This is a discreet corner, surrounded by homes and fields, where the sound of water and the surrounding silence create a serene atmosphere. Its slightly set-back location from the center gives it a more intimate character, ideal for a short break during a walk.

Structure and Distinctive Feature

What is most striking about this fountain is its unusual shape: a conical stone structure that houses a well inside. To reach it, one descends a staircase that leads to the center of the space, where water flows constantly and discreetly.

The complex covers about 20 square meters and maintains a simplicity that truly reflects the region's rural spirit. Its architecture combines functionality with a striking visual presence, both due to its shape and the contrast between the dry exterior and the cool, humid interior.

Atmosphere and Experience

Visiting the Santa Margarida Fountain is finding a piece of local history in a simple yet meaningful space. The sound of water gently flowing, the coolness of the shade, the cold stone of the stairs, everything contributes to an almost meditative experience, in contrast to the pace of daily life.

This is one of those places that does not impress with grandeur, but with silence, with the memory it carries, and with the connection it maintains with the landscape and the people who lived and continue to live there.

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