São João de Deus Health Center Park

Category: Nature > Park

District: Braga > Barcelos > Vila Boa > Parque da Casa de Saúde

Location

The Park of the São João de Deus Health House is located in the Vila Boa area, part of the municipality of Barcelos. This space is integrated into the grounds of a former estate, which gives it a tranquil and serene atmosphere, slightly away from the urban center but easily accessible within the municipal area. Its position provides an inviting atmosphere for reflection and the enjoyment of nature within its surroundings.

A Century-Old Legacy

This park corresponds to the extensive grounds of the São João de Deus Health House, an institution with a history dating back to 1928. Since its foundation, the Health House has been dedicated to care in the areas of psychiatry, mental health, and psychosocial rehabilitation. The park is thus an integral part of a place with strong symbolic value and a lasting commitment to well-being and hospitality, following the inspiring principles of the Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God.

Environment and Built Heritage

Visitors will find in this park an environment conducive to calm, with ample green spaces that invite a relaxing stroll. The landscape renovations and urban planning arrangements developed over the decades, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s, have transformed the property into a well-maintained and harmonious space.

Among the features of the park, the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição stands out. Started in 1938 and inaugurated twelve years later, in 1950, this church represents a notable architectural and cultural element, lending a touch of historical and spiritual heritage to the park's setting.

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