Fountain of the Lions
Fountain of the Lions, 19th-century fountain in Gomes Teixeira Square, Portugal
Four bronze lions guard a central cruciform structure supporting two circular basins with water flowing from cornets beneath a pine cone finial.
The Val d'Osne foundry in France constructed this fountain in 1886 as part of Porto's initiative to establish a municipal water supply system.
The fountain represents Porto's commitment to public infrastructure, featuring four lions holding shields with the city's coat of arms.
Located near the University of Porto and Igreja do Carmo, the fountain remains accessible throughout the day without entrance fees.
The structure mirrors a fountain from Leicester, England, incorporating French craftsmanship with Portuguese architectural elements in its octagonal granite basin.
Location: Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória
Inception: January 1, 1886
Made from material: bronze, granite
GPS coordinates: 41.14714,-8.61559
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:18
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