Fonte dos Escudeiros

This 16th-century monument in white marble of Estremoz is also known as source of the Nuns. The main façade is composed of two arches back full capitals based vegetalistas Manueline. The andiron of adro, paneled with beautiful reliefs of Manueline trait rolls is Renaissance.

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Praça da República
7090-232,Viana do Alentejo

    Characteristics


  • Difficult external parking
  • Fountains, Springs & Aqueducts
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