Category: Civil Architecture > Spring / Fountain
District: Setúbal > Montijo > Montijo
The Afonsoeiro Fountain is strategically located in Varandas do Montijo, an area integrated into the city of Montijo, in the district of Setúbal. Its location gives it a prominent role in the surrounding urban environment, inviting a moment of contemplation within the dynamics of local daily life.
The Afonsoeiro Fountain presents itself as an element that beautifies the public space in which it is situated. Distinguished by its configuration, this fountain is characterized by the dynamism of its water jet, which emerges and rests in a basin, creating a continuous and soothing movement. Its design, typical of civil architecture focused on enhancing squares and open spaces, often aims to aesthetically improve the surrounding area and offer a point of visual interest.
More than just a structure, the Afonsoeiro Fountain contributes significantly to the environment and atmosphere of the Varandas do Montijo area. The constant murmur of water, caused by the movement of the fountain, creates a distinct soundscape that invites tranquility and a pause from the daily hustle and bustle. This aquatic feature serves as an informal meeting point, a place where residents and visitors can enjoy a moment of quietude or simply observe the pulse of urban life from a unique vantage point.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.70043587, -8.95189908
Coordinates DMS: 38°42'1.6"N 08°57'6.8"W