Alameda and Chafariz de Santo André

Late-baroque eclectic fountain with curved lines and verticalist composition using diagonals, where one can observe the shell and palmed motifs. Laces, rosettes and a certain tendency for linear ornate, more than volumetric, are added. The surrounding area and the urban lay-out accentuate its theatrical character. Considering the typical elements of the fountains, it features a centralized tank, marine figuration, particularly with regard to dolphins and scowls which frame the spouts. There is a coat of arms, as a shield wrapped in vegetable ornates and a helmet. Built in the 18th century, it was originally situated in a property in the parish of Vela (county of Guarda), belonging to family Refóios Saraiva.