Fuente Talavera de la Reina, Spanish ceramic fountain at Praça Montevidéu, Porto Alegre, Brazil
The Fuente Talavera de la Reina is a Spanish ceramic fountain with tiles in cobalt blue and ocher tones at Praça Montevidéu. It features a round central basin surrounded by four dolphin sculptures.
The fountain was gifted by the Spanish community in 1935 to mark the centenary of the Farroupilha Revolution. This ceramic work emerged as a gesture to commemorate an important moment in Brazilian history.
The fountain represents a connection between Spanish and Brazilian cultures through its ceramic decoration. Visitors can see Spanish tilework traditions alive in the plaza where locals and tourists gather.
The monument sits at Praça Montevidéu and marks kilometer zero of the city. It stands directly in front of the Municipal Palace, making it easy to spot and visit on foot.
The original upper basin was damaged during 2005 protests and now sits in the Municipal Palace basement. This damaged piece remains a visible reminder of the location's layered past.
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