Tucked away in the neighbourhood of Lapa, right outside the National Museum of Art History, the Chafariz das Janelas Verdes stands as a magnificent piece of 18th-century urban design. Erected in 1755, this Baroque fountain was built as part of the monumental network supplied by the historic Águas Livres Aqueduct to provide drinking water to the capital.

The monument is centred within an inviting open plaza created specifically to highlight its grand architecture. Water traditionally poured from four ornate figures into lower basins, while the upper structure serves as an artistic pedestal. Crowned by detailed stonework, the fountain features a striking statue of the goddess Venus accompanied by Cupid and a dolphin, symbolising love, water and beauty.

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Though it no longer serves its original municipal function, this historic landmark remains an elegant anchor in one of Lisbon's most artistic and noble neighbourhoods. For travellers and locals pausing near the museum's entrance, it offers a peaceful, beautiful reminder of the city's rich hydraulic and artistic heritage.