Adelino Amaro da Costa Square

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Lisboa > Loures > Barro > Urbanização das Urmeiras

Location

Situated in the Urmeiras Urbanization, in the locality of Barro, municipality of Loures, Praceta Adelino Amaro da Costa is integrated into a predominantly residential area. It is located in an area that evokes the former Quinta do Marzagão, now a developed urban space, and presents itself as a local element, characteristic of a tranquil suburban environment. It is an accessible space, integrated into the daily life of the community.

Homage and Memory

The name of this square is a tribute to Adelino Amaro da Costa, a prominent figure in 20th-century Portuguese political history. Born in Oeiras in 1943, he was one of the founders of the Democratic and Social Centre (CDS) and played a significant role as Minister of National Defence. His tragic death, which occurred in Loures in 1980, at the age of just 37, marked the end of a promising political career. The naming of this public space commemorates his contribution to public life, linking his memory to the region where his journey ended.

A Neighborhood Space

As a typical element of a residential area, the square offers a small urban refuge. It is a place designed for the community's enjoyment, with a serene atmosphere that invites a brief moment of rest. Its existence underscores the organization of urban space, providing a discreet meeting point or simply a place for a peaceful break amidst the daily routine of the Urmeiras Urbanization.

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