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The fountain is located in the Garden of Passeio Alegre, a large, dense garden/park situated on the northern bank and mouth of the Douro River. It is situated at the western limit of the park close to the intersection of Rua D. Luís Filipe and Rua do Passeio Alegre, nearby a Swiss-type Chalet café.The fusiform column with dish and four carrancas that act as spouts to a larger dish, in the form of a cloverleaf. The fountain is mounted on a small platform preceded by three stairs. The column is decorated with vegetal and zoomorphic sculptures throughout and topped by a sphere and flame-like sculpted burst.
northern fountain