Carlos Consiglieri Garden

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Benfica

Location

Carlos Consiglieri Garden is located in the Benfica area, a Lisbon neighborhood with its own identity, combining urban pace with more tranquil spaces. This garden is centrally positioned within the area, integrated into the parish's fabric, and serves as a point of reference for those traversing the surrounding streets. Its location allows for immersion in the local life of Benfica, presenting itself as an accessible refuge within the city context.

Structure and Accessibility

With an area of 4315 square meters, this garden was designed to integrate with the natural inclination of the terrain, which gives it a unique structure reminiscent of an amphitheater. Its ingenious design connects different levels, linking higher elevations to lower ones. For movement, one can choose a stone staircase, offering a more direct path, or wind along the five wide, gently sloping ramps that cross the entire space, facilitating exploration and making the garden accessible at various paces.

A Meeting and Recreation Point

Carlos Consiglieri Garden is a space dedicated to leisure and socializing, serving as a meeting point for residents and visitors of Benfica. The site is equipped with inviting urban furniture, including wooden tables and chairs, which complement the robust stone benches, providing areas for rest and social interaction. For those seeking activity, there are outdoor exercise equipment. The youngest also have their space, with a playground featuring slides, a swing, and a climbing net, ensuring moments of fun.

The Name and the Memory of Benfica

The garden's name pays homage to Carlos Consiglieri (1933-2021), a highly prominent figure with a strong connection to the Benfica community. Consiglieri was a humanist, pedagogue, and olisipographer, dedicating himself to the study and dissemination of Lisbon's history, in addition to being a political figure. By naming this space after him, the garden perpetuates the memory of his contribution and his life, permanently integrating him into the daily life of the Benfica parish.

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