Fountain of A Ferrería

The Fountain of A Ferrería is a fountain located in the gardens of Casto Sampedro next to the Ferrería square in the Spanish city of Pontevedra. It is a Renaissance-style granite fountain.

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Type: Fountain
Description: monumental fountain in Pontevedra (Spain)
Also known as: “Fonte da Ferraría” and “Herrería Fountain”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Praza da Ferrería and Church of the Pilgrim Virgin.

Praza da Ferrería

Square

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The Praza da Ferrería is a large square located on the edge of the old town of Pontevedra, inside the old city walls. It is the main square of the old town and has an area of about 2,000 m2.

Church of the Pilgrim Virgin

Church

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The church of the Pilgrim Virgin is a scallop-shaped Roman Catholic chapel located in the city of Pontevedra, in Spain, along the route of the Portuguese Way of St.

Curros Enríquez Square is a square of medieval origin located in the heart of the historic centre of Pontevedra, on the Portuguese pilgrimage way. Plaza de Curros Enríquez is situated 130 metres northwest of Fountain of A Ferrería.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ensanche de Pontevedra and Campolongo.

Ensanche de Pontevedra

Suburb

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The Ensanche of Pontevedra is the neighbourhood that forms the centre of the Spanish city of Pontevedra, made up of several successive extensions to the city outside the old town.