Ferreira de Mira Garden

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Benfica

Location

The Ferreira de Mira Garden is located in the parish of Benfica, in Lisbon, in an urban area marked by the city's bustle. Occupying a central area in a roundabout, near Avenida Lusíada, this garden is discreetly integrated into the neighborhood's daily life, contributing to its landscape.

A Legacy in Green

The garden's name is a tribute to Matias Boleto Ferreira de Mira, a prominent figure in 20th-century Portuguese science and medicine. He was a notable physician, university professor, and researcher. He is remembered, among other achievements, for his contribution to physiology and for founding and directing the prestigious Bento da Rocha Cabral Institute, where pioneering scientific work was developed with significant impact on the country's medicine.

The naming of this green space, which occurred in 2016, aims to perpetuate the memory and value of his professional and civic career, offering a point of reflection on his historical and scientific legacy to the city of Lisbon.

Character of the Space

As an urban garden, this place presents itself as a pause in the capital's hustle and bustle. With its green areas and flowerbeds, it provides a simple and inviting environment for those seeking a moment of tranquility outdoors, away from the fast pace. Although it is not a large garden, its presence contributes to the balance of Benfica's urban landscape, offering direct contact with nature in the heart of the city. Its configuration, set within a roundabout, invites a view of the city's movement while enjoying a landscaped corner.

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