Fountain in honor of Charles V

The Fountain in honor to Carlos V is an urban monument of Segura de la Sierra (Jaén), located in front of the church of Nuestra Señora del Collado, in the historical helmet of the municipality. Its coordinates place it in the monumental nucleus of the town, within a patrimonial environment declared historical-artistic set. The piece dates from 1517, so it belongs to the 16th century and is related to the transition between the Gothic and Renaissance periods. The informative documentation also identifies it as an imperial fountain, alluding to the visit of Charles I, and highlights its commemorative character within the historic urban landscape. Among its most cited features is the presence of a large coat of arms in its composition, an element that underlines its representative and honorific function. Its location, in front of the main temple of the town, reinforces its value as a visual landmark of the historical complex of Segura de la Sierra. The fountain is part of the monumental repertoire of the municipality together with other relevant heritage assets, in an enclave marked by the medieval heritage and by the historical articulation of the old town around the church, the castle and the singular civil constructions.