Category: Nature > Garden
District: Lisboa > Oeiras > Carnaxide
Situated in the heart of Carnaxide, in the municipality of Oeiras, the Prof. Dr. Machado Macedo Garden is located in a predominantly residential area, characterized by calm streets, family homes, and small green spaces. The urban setting provides a sense of tranquility, making it a frequent passage point for residents and visitors seeking a serene outdoor location.
It is integrated into a well-structured urban fabric, with convenient pedestrian access and open views of the sky and trees aligned along the garden, which reinforces the atmosphere of closeness and conviviality.
The garden features a simple and functional layout, with an extensive central lawn surrounded by paved paths and a row of carefully planted trees. The vegetation provides partial shade and softly delineates the space, creating a natural barrier between the garden and neighboring houses.
It is a flat space, easy to navigate, ideal for short walks, relaxation, or informal leisure moments. The absence of imposing structures or monuments contributes to the visual lightness of the place, favoring direct contact with nature and the silence of the surrounding area.
This green space pays homage to Prof. Dr. Manuel Eugénio Machado Macedo (1922–2000), a renowned surgical doctor in the history of Portuguese medicine. A native of Ponta Delgada and educated in Lisbon, he distinguished himself as a pioneer of cardiothoracic surgery, having performed one of the first open-heart operations in Portugal in 1962.
In addition to his clinical practice and university teaching, he played a central role in the institutional development of national medicine, notably as the first president of the Portuguese Medical Association (Ordem dos Médicos) and founder of several scientific societies. Outside the medical field, he also had a significant activity in Portuguese cultural life, with emphasis on music and dance.
The garden named after him constitutes a symbolic way to keep alive the memory of a figure who left a mark on both science and culture, associating the simplicity of the space with the profundity of his legacy.
Ideal for those seeking a moment of pause away from the fast pace of more bustling areas, the garden is frequently used by families, children, residents, and occasional walkers.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.730485878859966, -9.23148965115399
Coordinates DMS: 38°43'49.7"N 09°13'53.4"W
On-duty Pharmacy Carnaxide
