Celorico Station Garden

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Braga > Celorico de Basto > Cruz > Britelo, Gémeos e Ourilhe

Location

The Celorico Station Garden is serenely nestled in the locality of Cruz, which is part of the civil parish union of Britelo, Gémeos, and Ourilhe, in the municipality of Celorico de Basto, district of Braga. This privileged location grants it a rural and tranquil environment, immersed in the verdant and serene landscape so characteristic of the Minho interior. The garden is precisely situated where a point of stop and railway activity once existed, today offering a haven of quietude and reflection, where the memory of the railway line merges with the surrounding nature's calm.

Character and Natural Elements

This green space is an invitation to pause and contemplate, designed to provide moments of rest for its visitors. The garden is distinguished by its carefully arranged vegetation, featuring grassy areas that invite repose and flowerbeds with a selection of floral and shrub species that lend color and vitality to the place. The arrangement of its natural elements seeks to create a welcoming and fresh atmosphere, ideal for enjoying the surrounding landscape and the pure air that the region offers.

Legacy and Atmosphere

The garden's name, "Jardim da Estação de Celorico" (Celorico Station Garden), is a testament to its intrinsic connection to the railway past that marked this area. Although trains no longer run on the tracks, the legacy of the old station remains subtly present, shaping the unique atmosphere of this space. It is a place where history and nature intertwine, providing a perspective on times past in an environment of renewed beauty and serenity. This garden functions as a silent link between the memory of the old railway line and the tranquility that characterizes the current landscape, offering an environment conducive to relaxation and the appreciation of quietude.

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