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Ancient municipal washhouse

Diputación de Málaga
Antiguo lavadero municipal. Periana (2)

Ancient municipal washhouse

The beauty of the Washhouse de la Cruz lies in the wise use of stone , in the simplicity of its bands of color ( white and green) and its symmetry ; its charm comes from the Recollect this space, so many evocations brings to older women of the village.

The sinks were important centers of female social relationship and something like sanctuaries intimacies , gossip and singing women. It still follows the old tradition of bringing water from the source to the house in jugs .

 

DESCRIPTION

The Municipal Washhouseis located within the town of Periana , Calle Cerco , a few meters from the Plaza de la Fuente. Its waters are unfit for human consumption.

For decades it was used as a public utility , although today its use has been restricted to water for drinking and picturesque corner , quiet and relaxing by the flow of water .

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