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Monday, May 17, 2010

Visit the Fountain of the Sirens - Carrazeda of Ansiões

Fountain of the Sirens located in the Town of Carrazeda de Ansiães is made of granite, the center has a column on a plinth of similar height to the tank. The column shaft is composed of four mermaids vertically arranged, by way of caryatids and is topped by a annulet and proceeded to start the cup which is circular in shape and is decorated with deep grooves that start from the center so radiant. The perimeter is adorned with four mascarões with fountains, of which depart in volutes and acanthus motifs that intertwine. The whole is crowned by reason that in each cubic face bears a niche with the image of the patron saint, Saint Agatha, framed by two crosses embossed near the top corner. Finishes off the set a ground cylindrical adorned with arches and circles in high relief, suggesting vain, and that was interpreted as the image of a castle.

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