Fountain of Needs

Category: Civil Architecture > Fountain

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Estrela

Location

The Chafariz das Necessidades is located in Lisbon, in the parish of Estrela, within the pleasant Jardim Olavo Bilac.

This notable heritage element is prominently positioned in this green space, facing the imposing Capela de Nossa Senhora das Necessidades, and is an integral part of the vast and classified complex of the Palácio das Necessidades. Its location offers a serene and garden-like environment, characteristic of the surrounding Estrela area.

History and Context

This fountain dates back to the year 1745, testifying to the period in which it was built and its integration into the development of the Palácio das Necessidades complex.

Its construction is part of the development period of the vast Palácio das Necessidades complex, of which it is an integral part. It is important to note that the Palace complex, where the fountain is integrated, is recognized as an Imóvel de Interesse Público (Property of Public Interest), underlining its historical and heritage relevance for the city of Lisbon.

Details and Structure

This facility, dating from 1745, exhibits the classic typology of a fountain, designed primarily for the distribution of water, an essential function in the properties and public spaces of 18th-century Lisbon.

Its structure integrates coherently with the environment of the Jardim Olavo Bilac and with the grandeur of the Palácio das Necessidades. Although specific details of its design are not explicitly stated here, its presence contributes to the beauty and historical character of the place, reflecting the aesthetics and functionality typical of the constructions of the era.

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