Mile Markers Garden

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Braga > Braga > Braga > Cividade

Location

The Miliarium Garden is located in Cividade, a historically significant area of the city of Braga, known for its deep connection to the Roman past. This space is set in an environment that invites tranquility and reflection, offering a green and serene corner in the urban heart.

Its position allows visitors to immerse themselves in a setting that combines the calm of nature with the richness of heritage, being discreetly integrated into the city's fabric, yet maintaining an aura of distinction and peace.

Historical Legacy and Archaeological Elements

The Miliarium Garden owes its name and much of its interest to the archaeological elements it houses. This space functions as a guardian of miliaria, ancient stone columns that the Romans used to mark distances on their roads and which also served to honor emperors or commemorate important works.

Each of these artifacts is a testament to the grandeur of Bracara Augusta and the routes that connected the city to the vast Roman Empire. Their presence in this garden allows visitors direct observation of pieces with centuries of history, revealing details about Roman engineering and administration and offering a unique perspective on the daily life of the roads of that era.

Natural Character and Environment

In addition to its historical value, the Miliarium Garden presents itself as a space of natural beauty and quietude. Its harmonious and well-maintained landscape design provides a refuge of greenery and freshness, ideal for a moment of rest and contemplation.

Inviting paths meander through the vegetation, allowing for an experience of serenity and a connection with nature, while the historical elements are organically integrated into the green environment, creating a subtle dialogue between past and present.

Cultural and Educational Value

The Miliarium Garden is not just a place for leisure, but also a point of high cultural and educational value. By preserving and exhibiting the miliaria in their context, it contributes significantly to the understanding of Braga's Roman heritage, making history accessible to all.

This space offers a unique opportunity to connect with the city's distant past, allowing for a visual and tactile learning of Roman history and its infrastructure, essential for collective memory and for the appreciation of the legacy of Bracara Augusta.

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