Bissaya Barreto Garden

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Leiria > Castanheira de Pera > Castanheira de Pera > Além da Ribeira

Location

The Bissaya Barreto Garden is located in Castanheira de Pera, specifically in the area known as Além da Ribeira. Situated in the municipality of Castanheira de Pera, this green space establishes a direct connection with the hometown of Fernando Bissaya Barreto, the figure who gives it its name, contributing to local memory and the appreciation of the urban environment.

A Tribute to a Legacy

This garden was created to honor the memory of Fernando Bissaya Barreto, a highly distinguished personality born in Castanheira de Pera. Recognized as an eminent surgeon, university professor, humanist, and philanthropist, Bissaya Barreto dedicated a significant part of his life to social medicine and the development of a vast network of services for the community. The garden, therefore, symbolizes the recognition of his work and his deep connection to this region, his native land.

Environment for Contemplation

The Bissaya Barreto Garden offers an inviting environment for tranquility and rest. Designed as a public space, it provides a place for pause and contemplation in Castanheira de Pera. Its existence as a meeting point with nature in the center of the locality reflects the ideals of social well-being and community service that were the foundation of Fernando Bissaya Barreto's life and actions, inviting visitors to enjoy a moment of serenity.

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