Jardim do Paço Episcopal de Castelo Branco

The garden features five lakes with ornate edges, stone balustrades, and numerous granite statues arranged in thematic paths through geometric boxwood hedges.

Bishop João de Mendonça commissioned the garden construction in 1720 after his stay in Rome, and in 1919 the municipality acquired it permanently.

The garden displays statues representing Portuguese kings, apostles, biblical scenes, and cardinal virtues, creating a combination of religious and natural symbolism.

The garden maintains its original 1725 hydraulic system, which operates fountains and water features across different terraces and ornamental pools.

Twenty-four boxwood sections contain specific arrangements representing religious symbols, including water jets that symbolize the wounds of Christ.

Location: Castelo Branco

Part of: Paço Episcopal de Castelo Branco, incluindo o Jardim Episcopal e o passadiço

GPS coordinates: 39.82791,-7.49418

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:12