Category: Nature > Garden
District: Aveiro > Oliveira de Azeméis > Santiago de Riba-Ul
Situated on a viewpoint in Santiago de Riba-Ul, the garden is surrounded by granite houses and narrow medieval streets. The elevated position reveals a wide panorama of the houses and hills that frame Oliveira de Azeméis.
The calm atmosphere is enhanced by the architectural details of the village, with the traditional houses serving as a backdrop to the garden space.
In the center stands the bust of Clementina Libânia Pinto Leite, Countess of Penha Longa, a benefactress born in 1840 in Cucujães. The piece, by sculptor António Mota, was unveiled in September 2021, commemorating the Countess's social influence in the creation of the old Gandarinha Asylum.
The stone pedestal remains faithful to the original aesthetic, highlighting the cultural legacy of this personality within the rural community.
Portuguese pavement paths lead to the central nucleus, where granite contrasts with low-lying vegetation and wildflowers. Wooden benches invite moments of pause and observation.
At dusk, the iron lamps cast faint shadows that reinforce the serene character of the garden.
The view near the bust offers a balanced composition between monument and horizon, ideal for capturing the dialogue between historical heritage and natural landscape.
An image captured from the opposite end highlights the layers of the valley and emphasizes the harmony that the garden establishes with the surrounding terrain.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.867869916667,-8.49064505
Coordinates DMS: 40°52'4.3"N 08°29'26.3"W
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