The mystery of Porto's missing fountains

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Where did fountains go? Are there any left?

From hundreds to just a couple per district, some even completely dry, fountains have become a much rarer sight than they used to be. What happened? What did the city do with them?

You won't need to register for a running tour to discover the 'whole truth' (though you should anyway!), mainly because in this blog post we'll share some facts and stories that will help shed light on the subject of public water supply in the city.

Juliao Sarmento's artwork in the form of a fountain is not amongst the dislocated fountains.
But it is located in the best possible place to explain 'the mystery'...! Read on if you want to learn more. 

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