Parque Municipal de la Fuente del Río, Public park of Cabra, Spain
The Parque Municipal de la Fuente del Río is a garden in southeastern Cabra where water emerges from a natural spring and flows into several pools. The space combines open plantings with pathways lined by trees, benches, an amphitheater, restaurants, and municipal pools on well-maintained grounds.
Romans built an aqueduct to carry water from this spring to the city of Cabra, as recorded in an inscription by Marcus Cornelius Novatus Baebius Balbus. The park took its current form in the 20th century with gardens added in 1959 and was designated a cultural heritage site in 1961.
A stone image of the Virgen de la Sierra, created in 1913, marks the park and holds spiritual meaning for local residents. The spring and its waters have long been central to how people connect with their town and its identity.
The park is located on the southeast edge of the city center and is easily reached from the main road, with accessible pathways for visitors on foot. Well-maintained trails connect different areas with plenty of benches and shaded spots to rest.
An old pump from 1890 still stands in the park, once used to move water for the city and trains passing through. The spring flows from a limestone aquifer along a geological fault beneath the park, maintaining steady temperature and flow year-round.
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