Moorish Fountain - Sintra, Portugal
N 38° 47.788 W 009° 23.263
29S E 466330 N 4294262
Situated in Volta do Duche. This fountain belongs to the romantic-revivalist period. Its author, about 1922, was the master sculptor of Sintra, José da Fonseca.
Waymark Code: WM1VW5
Location: Portugal
Date Posted: 07/16/2007
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Its configuration is Arab in inspiration, with neo mudejar azulejos, painted plasterwork and sculptured decoration.
Local people still use the fountain as a source of water.