Garden of Santa Barbara, Renaissance garden near Archbishop's Palace in Braga, Portugal.
Garden of Santa Barbara is a garden space next to the Archbishop's Palace in Braga, Portugal, featuring geometric flower beds, boxwood hedges, cedar topiaries, and stone elements arranged in symmetrical patterns. The layout combines formal design with architectural details from different periods.
It began as a baroque garden alongside the archbishop's residence and was redesigned in the mid-20th century. The renovation preserved medieval arches from the neighboring 14th-century palace and incorporated them into the new layout.
Stone statues, cornices, and coats of arms throughout the garden reflect the religious and civic heritage of Braga. These elements are scattered across the space and tell stories of the different periods that shaped it.
The garden is centrally located in Braga on Rua da Doutor Justino Cruz and accessible year-round. Visitors can walk through the space comfortably as it is well organized and easy to navigate.
A fountain in the garden's center displays a statue of Saint Barbara, which gives the place its name. The northern courtyard preserves fragments of a medieval arcade that originally belonged to the neighboring palace.
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