Category: Nature > Garden
District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Bairro de Santa Cruz de Benfica
The Jardim da Cortiçada is located in the city of Lisbon, within the Santa Cruz de Benfica neighborhood. This green space is situated on Rua Professor Jorge Silva Horta, in a predominantly residential area. Its location in the Benfica area offers a calm and inviting environment, well integrated into the urban fabric, ideal for a moment of pause.
This garden provides a space of tranquility in the heart of the city. It is an inviting place for those seeking a relaxed break, surrounded by different types of vegetation. Among the species found there, olive trees stand out, lending the space a particular atmosphere and a unique symbolism that invites rest and contemplation of urban nature.
The name "Jardim da Cortiçada" holds a particular meaning and encompasses a tribute. It refers to one of the first names of the village of Proença-a-Nova, establishing a cultural and historical link between Lisbon and the interior of the country. This aspect underscores the importance of memory and roots in the identity of the city's public spaces.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.745434545455, -9.2057960272727
Coordinates DMS: 38°44'43.6"N 09°12'20.9"W