Historical heritage · Cidade de Goiás, GO
Chafariz de Cauda
Built in 1778 to supply the former Vila Boa, the fountain combines stone masonry and soapstone details. The aqueduct extending at the rear explains its name. It is an outdoor monument in Praça Brasil Caiado, distinct from the Museu das Bandeiras, although both are part of the same walk around the square.
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About Chafariz de Cauda
The Chafariz de Cauda was built in 1778 to help supply the former Vila Boa. The monument combines stone masonry and soapstone details. The aqueduct that extends at the rear, resembling a tail, explains the name by which it is known in the heritage of Cidade de Goiás.
Observing the ensemble allows you to recognize the spouts, the volumes of the construction and the decorative elements that accompany its historical function. The fountain is located in Praça Brasil Caiado and can be part of a walk through the public spaces of the center. It is a monument distinct from the Museu das Bandeiras, although the two sites are part of the same tour around the square.
The interest of the visit lies in the external reading of the architecture and the city's former relationship with water supply. Prefer natural light to see the details and to photograph without touching or climbing on the structure. The conservation of the stone parts should guide circulation, keeping observation within the areas intended for the public.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
An external stop to appreciate the architecture and details of the water-supply monument.
Best time
In daylight, to perceive the stone elements and the volume of the aqueduct.
How to get there
The Chafariz de Cauda is located in Praça Brasil Caiado, in Cidade de Goiás.
Tip
View the ensemble from the public area; do not climb on the historic parts.