Chafariz das Virtudes

The Chafariz das Virtudes, today part of the Jardim das Virtudes

The Chafariz das Virtudes (also Fonte das Virtudes , Fonte do Rio Frio ) is a baroque fountain in the Miragaia district of the Portuguese city of Porto .

history

In 1619 the Porto City Council commissioned the construction of the Fonte do Rio Frio , later renamed Fonte das Virtudes . With the well, the water of the Rio Frio and various mines should be made usable for the residents. The architect was Pantaleão de Seabra e Sousa , Fidalgo of the royal house and mayor ( regedor ) of the city.

In June 1910, the fountain was granted the status of Monumento Nacional .

description

The complex consists of a high gable that ends with the royal coat of arms, in the middle a - now empty - niche for a statue of Nossa Senhora das Virtudes.

See also

• List of Monumentos Nacionais in Porto

Web links

Commons : Chafariz das Virtudes  - collection of images, videos and audio files

• Chafariz das Virtudes. In: Pesquisa Geral - Pesquisa do Patrimonio. Direção Geral do Património Cultural , accessed April 3, 2018 (Portuguese). 

Coordinates: 41 ° 8 ′ 40.8 ″  N , 8 ° 37 ′ 8.3 ″  W.