Built in the 19th century, the Font de la Plaça Miró is a significant landmark in Vilanova i la Geltrú. The first stone was laid on January 18, 1861, as part of the town's water supply project designed by the architect F. De Paula del Villar i Lozano. The monument was dedicated to Josep Anton Vidal i Pascual, a son of Vilanova who donated to build public fountains before his death.
The fountain features an octagonal section on a circular base made of stone. It includes four spouts and four nozzles emerging from carved marble faces. The structure has two superimposed bodies; the upper part is decorated with geometric elements, the shield of Catalonia, the town's shield, and the effigy of the donor. The set is crowned by a cornice and palmettes, with a roof shaped like a pavilion.
Over time, the fountain has been restored twice, in 1962 and 1983. Today, it remains a protected monument of local cultural interest, standing as a testament to Vidal's generosity and the town's history.
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Written by Nik Frost
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