Jardim do Parque da Independência

Jardim do Parque da Independência is a French-inspired garden with geometric pathways and ornamental fountains in the Ipiranga neighborhood. The grounds step down across multiple levels and feature planted areas filled with azaleas, boxwood, and roses.

A Belgian landscape architect designed this garden in 1907, taking inspiration from French royal gardens in his neoclassical approach. The project later grew into a major commemoration site and became central to how Brazil marks a key national milestone.

The garden is part of Independence Park, a place where people gather to remember a key moment in Brazil's story. Walking through, visitors see sculptures and monuments that give the grounds a sense of shared national meaning.

The garden is freely accessible and easy to reach on foot, with parking available and facilities like restrooms and seating areas throughout. The paved pathways are continuous and let visitors navigate the grounds without difficulty.

Creating this garden required lowering the ground level by approximately 14 meters to build the multiple stepped levels that define it today. This massive earthwork was necessary to make the ambitious French-inspired design possible.