Jardim da Luz, Public park in Bom Retiro district, São Paulo, Brazil
Jardim da Luz is a public park in the Bom Retiro district featuring walkways, lakes, fountains, a bandstand, and landscaped gardens with diverse plant collections. The grounds combine water features, green spaces, and cultural installations across its territory.
The site was founded in 1825 as Jardim Público da Luz, beginning as a botanical garden with scientific purposes. It transformed into São Paulo's first public park in 1938, shifting from research to public use.
The park displays outdoor sculptures by Brazilian and international artists in bronze, marble, and steel that visitors encounter throughout the grounds. These works become part of the daily experience as people walk the paths and find new pieces around corners.
The park sits next to Luz metro station, making it easy to reach by public transport and find the entrance. Walking trails and exercise equipment are available throughout the grounds for visitors to use.
The park houses endangered Brazilian tree species like pau-brasil and cedro that are becoming rare in nature. These plants are protected and maintained here, giving the space a role in conserving threatened species.
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