FONTE DE MATA-ALVA
Serra de Sintra
Património na área da Paisagem Cultural de Sintra
Fonte de origem setecentista, ostenta ainda, sob a semi-cúpula ornada por fresco de inspiração neo-mourisca e sustida por duas colunas, as armas de D. Maria I, datadas do século XVIII. O fontanário foi integralmente reformado pelo visconde de Monserrate, que o dotou de prospecto revivalista, como se pode ler na inscrição ali patente: Francisco, visconde de Monserrate, fez de novo esta fonte para o bem público, ano do Senhor 1875. O frontal que se alonga para além do espaço coberto que alberga a bica e o tanque, permanece ladeado por bancos de descanso ornados com pequenos painéis azulejares.
FONTE DE MATA-ALVA (Fountain)
Sintra Mountain Range
Heritage in the Cultural Landscape of Sintra
This 18th century fountain still boasts a semi-dome decorated with neo-Moorish frescoes and supported by two columns bearing the coat-of-arms of Queen Maria I, dating from the 18th century. The fountain was completely renovated by the Viscount of Monserrate, who endowed it with a revivalist perspective, as can be seen in the following inscription: I Francisco, Viscount of Monserrate, have restored this fountain for the public good in the year of our Lord 1875. The front of the fountain that extends beyond the covered space housing the spout and tank, is still flanked by benches decorated with small tile panels.
