Gago Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral Garden

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Beja > Beja > Beja > Salvador e Santa Maria da Feira

Location

The Public Garden of Beja, officially known as Jardim Gago Coutinho e Sacadura Cabral, is situated in a central area of the city of Beja, encompassing the parishes of Salvador and Santa Maria da Feira. Its strategic position, with access via Ruas Dom Nuno Álvares Pereira and Dom Afonso Henriques, naturally integrates it into the urban fabric, functioning as an accessible refuge in daily city life.

This green space is situated within Beja's environment, offering a pause during a journey through the locality. It is a point of reference for those exploring the city, easy to find and to enjoy.

Design and Characterization

This garden was designed with the purpose of serving as a space for recreation and leisure, maintaining this function since its creation. The landscape project that shaped the garden dates back to November 1962, authored by the landscape architect António Viana Barreto.

Its conception prioritized the creation of a pleasant environment, inviting visitors to enjoy the tranquility provided by the vegetation and pedestrian paths. It is an example of how landscape design contributes to urban quality of life, offering an area for moments of pause and contemplation.

Name and Symbolic Value

The full name of the garden (Jardim Gago Coutinho e Sacadura Cabral) gives it a particular meaning. This designation is a tribute to prominent figures in Portuguese history, known for their audacity and achievements in aviation.

For visitors, the garden's name refers not only to a green space, but also to a piece of Portugal's collective memory and identity. It is a place that, through its name, evokes courage and the spirit of discovery, inviting an experience that goes beyond the simple contemplation of nature.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt