Jardim da Parada dos Prazeres - Praça São João Bosco

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Estrela > Ceuta Sul

Location

Located in Praça São João Bosco, this garden marks a natural boundary in Lisbon, connecting the areas of Campo de Ourique and Prazeres, in the parish of Estrela. Its structure is fully integrated into the city's road network, serving as a central point of urban traffic confluence. Its green presence is a distinctive element in the Ceuta Sul area.

The Heart of the Garden

In the center of the Jardim da Parada dos Prazeres stands the statue of Saint John Bosco. Inaugurated on January 31, 1988, this figure divides the green space into two harmonious halves, giving the garden a visual reference point and a touch of cultural significance. This homage is a central element in the identity of the place.

Natural Environment and Aesthetics

With an area of approximately seven thousand square meters, the garden features extensive grassy beds, traversed by predominantly circular gravel and asphalt paths, inviting strolls. The landscape is enriched by numerous leafy and tall trees of various species, notably an example of Tipuana Tipu, classified as being of Public Interest. Traditional wooden benches, garden lighting, and wood-clad waste bins complement the aesthetic, naturally blending into the environment.

A Respite in the City

Despite its integration into the road network and the possibility of experiencing moments of heavier traffic, the Jardim da Parada dos Prazeres remains a pleasant green space and an important urban lung. It offers a calm environment that alleviates the burden of concrete and city movement, providing a place of rest and leisure for those who reside nearby or who pass through it.

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