A forgotten sentinel. That is what Fonte de Sobreiras appears to be. It stands facing the Douro River. It is located between Cantareira and Sobreiras.
Despite its location, I was unable to discover much about the Fonte de Sobreiras. This makes it a bit of a mystery. It seems to be a forgotten piece of Porto’s history. We can still appreciate its presence and ponder its past.
These fountains were once vital for Porto. They provided water to the city. Some remain in their original locations. Others have been moved. Many are now at the Parque dos Servi