Fountain of Abundance, Spring and fountain in Sintra, Portugal
The Fountain of Abundance is a stone spring set along a garden path in Sintra, Portugal. Two tall pillars flank the basin from which water flows, giving it a more unusual appearance than most other fountains in town.
The fountain was built as part of a private estate in Sintra designed by an owner with a strong interest in myths and secret societies. Its deliberate symbolic design reflects the ideas that shaped many estates in the region during the 18th and 19th centuries.
The name "Fountain of Abundance" points to the value water has held in this region for centuries. Visitors who look closely at the stonework will notice symbols drawn from Masonic tradition, including two pillars that echo the entrance to Solomon's temple.
The fountain is easy to reach on foot along a garden path that requires no special equipment. Visiting in the early morning or late afternoon means fewer people around and a better chance to take in the details of the stonework up close.
The two pillars beside the basin carry the names Joachim and Boaz, the same names given to the pillars at the entrance of Solomon's temple in the Bible. Finding this direct reference to sacred architecture at a simple water source is rare anywhere in Portugal.
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