Category: Nature > Garden
District: Viseu > Viseu > Viseu > Bairro Dona Maria do Céu Mendes
This public garden, located in Santa Maria, Viseu, has roots dating back to 1918 and is considered part of the Network of Historic Gardens of Portugal.
The urban furniture of the Santo António Garden was designed in the 1930s, inspired by the iconic Maria Luisa Park in Seville, Spain.
In 2018, the tiles that adorn this urban furniture underwent careful restoration, maintaining their original beauty.
This garden is designed to provide a unique sensory experience for visitors. It features a bed of aromatic plants, allowing visitors to enjoy different fragrances, and a bed with diverse textures for touch, making it inclusive for people with visual impairments.
The Santo António Garden is a great place to relax and enjoy the tranquility of the environment, ideal for a picnic or reading a book.
Check the local schedule for seasonal events, outdoor art exhibitions, and cultural activities that may be happening during your visit.
Being a central attraction in Viseu, the Santo António Garden is easily accessible on foot and is surrounded by restaurants and shops, making it a convenient starting point for exploring the city.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jardim_Santo-António
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.66023891392822,-7.907455186670641
Coordinates DMS: 40°39'36.9"N 07°54'26.8"W