This monumental public fountain is located on Calle Real, in the densely populated Mercadillo neighborhood, an area that served as an important commercial center until the 19th century. It is believed to have been built during the reign of Philip V, in the first half of the 18th century, along with the nearby Philip V Gate.
It is made of stone and consists of two sections. The lower section has two facades; one contains a watering trough for animals, and the other features eight spouts that pour water into eight monolithic basins, which is the origin of its name. The upper section consists of a triangular pediment with the city’s coat of arms at its center, above which is an empty niche that would once have housed a sacred image.
The structure is topped with a cross, as seen on many fountains, a feature that carries deep theological, social, and protective symbolism. The cross sanctified the water and helped keep it pure and free from infection. The crosses on the fountains transformed an everyday act like drinking water into an act of faith, gratitude, and spiritual reconnection, protecting the community both physically and spiritually.
C. Santa Cecilia, 53, Ronda
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