Quinta dos Barros Garden

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Campo Grande

Location

The Quinta dos Barros Garden is located in the Campo Grande area of Lisbon. This green space occupies an entire urban block, bordered by Azinha dos Barros, Joaquim Rocha Cabral, Frei Joaquim de Santa Rosa de Viterbo, and Engenheiro Caldeira Rodrigues streets. Situated in a predominantly urban context, it serves as a landmark and a natural counterpoint to the surrounding urban density, offering a place for pause in the city's rhythm.

From Rural Past to Urban Present

The area where the Quinta dos Barros Garden is now located, and much of the Campo Grande surroundings, was once characterized by a landscape of vast agricultural properties, known as quintas. Before the more intense urban development, which accelerated from the 1960s with the construction of important thoroughfares, there were quintas here such as Lactário, Calçada, and Quinta dos Barros itself. The garden was designed as part of the urban requalification of the latter, symbolizing a transition from its former rural character to a green space adapted to contemporary city life.

A Leisure Retreat

With an area of approximately 2,500 square meters, the Quinta dos Barros Garden provides a pleasant environment for rest and socializing. Its layout includes small grassy areas at the center, flanked by flowerbeds with trees and shrubs that enrich the landscape and promote a cooler, more natural atmosphere. For visitors' well-being, the garden has wooden benches and tables, ideal for moments of reading or simple contemplation. It also includes a children's playground, making it a prime location for children's play and entertainment. It is recognized for its cleanliness and careful maintenance, creating a pleasant space for everyone.

Ease of Access and Movement

The Quinta dos Barros Garden was designed with the ease of circulation for all visitors in mind. Its concrete walkways traverse the entire space, ensuring smooth and unobstructed paths. This feature is particularly relevant for ensuring good access for visitors with reduced mobility, allowing the garden to be fully explored by a diverse public. The well-thought-out infrastructure contributes to a comfortable and inclusive experience, inviting anyone to enjoy the tranquility of the place.

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