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Restoration of the Fuente del Caño in Torrelodones

The Community of Madrid invests over 43,000 euros in the recovery of this historic 1591 monument.

The Fuente del Caño in Torrelodones, a monumental stone fountain with historic architectural elements.
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The Fuente del Caño in Torrelodones, a monumental stone fountain with historic architectural elements.

Torrelodones has initiated restoration works on the Fuente del Caño, an emblematic monument dating back to 1591. The project, funded by the Community of Madrid, aims to address damage caused by biological agents, wear and tear, and inadequate historical interventions.

The restoration works for the Fuente del Caño, located in the center of Torrelodones, have commenced. These efforts, financed by the Community of Madrid through its Ministry of Culture, focus on recovering this historic monument from 1591. The project is part of the autonomous community's Plan for Historic Gardens and Fountains and has a budget exceeding 43,000 euros.
The intervention will address the main issues affecting the fountain, including its basin, pediment, and hydraulic system. The identified problems stem primarily from biological agents impacting the stone surface, natural wear from the water, and inadequate historical repairs, such as the use of cement and brick mortars.
The Fuente del Caño, also known as Fuente Nueva, is one of the oldest monumental water supply sources in the Community of Madrid. Built during the reign of Philip II, it served not only the residents of Torrelodones but also the monarch himself during his journeys to San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
In the Herrerian style, the original design was by Gaspar Rodríguez, and it was executed by stonemason Juan de Vargas using granite from local quarries. The fountain has undergone several reforms throughout the centuries, recorded in 1869, 1873, and 1925, and has been moved twice, with the most recent relocation in July 1984.

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