Saint Eugene's Garden

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Olivais > Bairro da Encarnação

Location

The Santo Eugénio Garden is located in the city of Lisbon, within the Olivais area, specifically in the Encarnação neighborhood. This green space is an integral part of the urbanization, providing a natural refuge in the urban environment. Its position within the neighborhood gives it a central role as a meeting point and leisure area for those who visit or reside in the area.

A Legacy of Landscape Design

The conception of this garden dates back to 1951, having been designed by the prominent Portuguese landscape architect Gonçalo Ribeiro Telles. His project endowed the Santo Eugénio Garden with characteristics typical of 20th-century landscape design, reflecting a careful approach to integrating green spaces into urban areas. Its creation contributed to the quality of life in the neighborhood and to the aesthetics of the public space.

An Urban Retreat Environment

This garden offers a place for rest and tranquility amidst the city's bustle. It is characterized by its lush vegetation, with inviting lawns and robust trees that provide shade and coolness. It is a space designed for leisurely strolls, reading, or simply enjoying a moment of calm and contact with nature, without the need to leave Lisbon's urban perimeter.

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