Ezequiel de Campos Garden

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Porto > Porto > Porto > Pereiró

Location:

Jardim Ezequiel de Campos is located in Pereiró, a predominantly residential area in the city of Porto. This area, which is part of the municipality of Porto, offers a tranquil urban environment, characteristic of urbanizations that combine city convenience with more serene living spaces. The garden is situated amidst residential buildings, providing a point of respite and a touch of green within the urban fabric.

Tribute to a Visionary:

This garden pays homage to a notable figure in Portuguese history, and particularly of Porto: Ezequiel de Campos (1874-1965). An engineer, university professor, and a thinker with a comprehensive vision, Ezequiel de Campos left a significant legacy in the fields of engineering, agriculture, and urban planning. He was a pivotal figure at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, where he taught for several years, and held important positions in Porto's municipal management, influencing the city's development.

Among his ideas and projects, his proposal for the creation of the Porto City Park stands out, envisioning a large green space for the city of Porto many decades before its actual realization. This sensibility for the importance of public spaces and territorial planning is one of the aspects that symbolically link him to a garden that today bears his name.

Environment for Contemplation:

As an urban garden, the space was designed to offer a haven of tranquility and a place of leisure for the public. Despite its location in a bustling residential area, the garden provides an environment conducive to relaxation and contemplation. It is an invitation to enjoy a moment of calm, away from the city's hustle and bustle, in a green setting carefully integrated into the urban landscape.

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