Cordoaria Garden or João Chagas Garden

Category: Civil Architecture > Garden

District: Porto > Porto > Porto > Cordoaria

Location

The Cordoaria Garden, officially called the João Chagas Garden, is located in Campo dos Mártires da Pátria, in Porto, in a central and historical area of the city.

Nearby Landmarks

It is close to important tourist landmarks, such as the Clérigos Church, the Portuguese Center of Photography, and the Santo António General Hospital.

History

The garden was created in 1865 on the initiative of the Viscount of Vilar d'Allen, with a project by the German landscaper Émile David. In 1941, it was partially destroyed by a cyclone, altering its original appearance.

Renovation

In 2001, as part of the works of the European Capital of Culture, the garden underwent a significant intervention, led by the architect Camilo Cortesão. The remodeling was controversial due to the drastic changes in the space.

Artistic Heritage

The garden is rich in remarkable sculptures, including:

, "Rape of Ganymede" (1898) by Fernandes de Sá

, "Flora" (1904) by António Teixeira Lopes

, "Ramalho Ortigão" (1909) by Leopoldo de Almeida

, "António Nobre" (1926) by Tomás Costa

, "Thirteen Laughing at Each Other" (2001) by Juan Muñoz, one of the most recent and contemporary.

Environment

It is a green and peaceful space, ideal for walking or relaxing, with a romantic atmosphere and a rich combination of historical and contemporary sculptures.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jardim_de_João_Chagas

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