This fountain is an example of the model of fountain seeded throughout the 16th and 17th century Portugal, which was first promoted in 1554 by João Lopes o Velho (the Elder) in Viana do Castelo.

On 8 March 1594, a contract was issued, by Archbishop Agostinho de Jesus for the Archdiocese of Braga, to master-mason Manuel Luis to construct a fountain in the Campo de Santa Ana.
There was no indication if the project was completed within the year or pre-defined time.

By the 19th century, the fountain was relocated to the Campo das Hortas.

In 1910, the crosses of Santa Ana and Campo das Hortas were classified as one national monument.
Although they were not located together, nor naturally contemporaneous, they were deemed to be constructed identically by Portuguese authorities.
This fountain is an example of the model of fountain seeded throughout the 16th and 17th century Portugal, which was first promoted in 1554 by João Lopes o Velho (the Elder) in Viana do Castelo.
On 8 March 1594, a contract was issued, by Archbishop Agostinho de Jesus for the Archdiocese of Braga, to master-mason Manuel Luis to construct a fountain in the Campo de Santa Ana. There was no indication if the project was completed within the year or pre-defined time.
By the 19th century, the fountain was relocated to the Campo das Hortas.
In 1910, the crosses of Santa Ana and Campo das Hortas were classified as one national monument. Although they were not located together, nor naturally contemporaneous, they were deemed to be constructed identically by Portuguese authorities.
Fountain of Campo das Hortas