Fountain of Our Lady of the Mount

Category: Civil Architecture > Fountain

District: Setúbal > Santiago do Cacém > Santiago do Cacém > Cumeadas

Location

- Located in Santiago do Cacém, in the district of Setúbal, Portugal.

- Situated in the Union of Parishes of Santiago do Cacém, Santa Cruz and São Bartolomeu da Serra.

Architecture

- Presents an infrastructural architecture of Baroque style with eclectic influences.

- Dated from the 18th century.

- Notable is the Rococo cartouche with historical information.

Notable Features

- Built in 1772, it is a fountain with great historical value.

- In the center, it displays a 19th-century tile panel depicting Nossa Senhora do Monte (Our Lady of the Mount).

Tourist Attraction

- An ideal stop for tourists who want to explore the historical heritage of Santiago do Cacém.

- The fountain offers a view of the architecture and art of the time.

- The tile panel with the image of Nossa Senhora do Monte is an artistic highlight.

History and Significance

- Built over two centuries ago, the fountain is a testament to the region's history.

- The marble tombstones are a link to Roman times, bringing a piece of the past to the present.