Mãe d’Água das Amoreiras Reservoir, Lisbon, March 2020
In the eighteenth century, the mighty Águas Livres Aqueduct brought needed clean water into Lisbon, over the arches on Rua das Amoreiras, and into the Mãe d’Água das Amoreiras Reservoir. The water gushes out of the mouth of a dolphin into a huge tank, where you can see the reflection of the vaulted cupola ceiling.
This place is well worth a visit, and be sure to take the stairs behind the dolphin as they take you to the rooftop terrace with its great views of the aqueduct and the city.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 17 April 2019
Posted as part of Weekend Reflection
A mirrorlike surface I like it.
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Neat! Well done photos.
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I thought you didn’t make it to Mae D’Agua. Fabulous reflection, Debs 🙂 🙂
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No, I got to that bit, but didn’t get to the underground bit. I had the whole place to myself – it really doesn’t appear on many tourist to-do lists. 🙂
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Good! I’ve come to hate tourism…
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Exquisite
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Fantastic reflections!
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Beautiful photos!
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Thanks Sheree
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Almost feel like bending down and lapping up that water, so clear and cool looking.
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So Clear that I didn’t realise it was a reflection at first
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Wonderful sight!
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I wasn’t entirely sure at first. It actually made me feel quite dixxi looking down into it. It was so clear it seemed empty, just a massive drop
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Yikes!
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How peaceful. You just got that visit to Portugal in in time, didn’t you?
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Yes, I was very lucky. Things were closing around me but I still had a great time.
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So good Debbie 🙂
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Thanks Brian
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