Category: Civil Architecture > Spring / Fountain
District: Leiria > Alvaiázere > Currais
The Fonte do Pereiro is located in the village of Currais, in the municipality of Alvaiázere, within the district of Leiria. This fountain is set in the characteristic environment of the parish of Maçãs de Dona Maria, an area where rural tranquility and natural beauty harmonize, inviting a moment of pause and contemplation.
Over the centuries, rural fountains have played a fundamental role in the life of communities, and the Fonte do Pereiro was no exception. As an essential structure for supplying drinking water, it naturally became a meeting and social point, a place where generations of inhabitants would cross paths in their daily lives. Its existence attests to the deep relationship between humankind and nature, dependent on water resources for subsistence and local development.
In architectural terms, the Fonte do Pereiro exhibits the simplicity and functionality typical of the region's rural constructions. Built predominantly of stone, an abundant and resistant material, its structure includes a spout from which water flows continuously, emptying into a basin or trough. These elements, though modest, reflect the ingenuity and the need of the local populations to capture and manage this vital resource, giving the fountain an authentic character connected to the land.
The surroundings of the Fonte do Pereiro are marked by a serene and natural environment, characteristic of inland Portugal. The surrounding vegetation, at times dense, contributes to the fresh air, and the gentle sound of running water invites tranquility. It is a place that allows for an immersion in the local landscape, where the fountain's presence highlights the importance of natural elements in the built heritage and the culture of a village.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 39.87532684352208,-8.331497313450559
Coordinates DMS: 39°52'31.2"N 08°19'53.4"W
