Jardim do Carregal, Public garden in Miragaia, Portugal.
Jardim do Carregal is a public garden in Porto featuring a lake crossed by a bridge, with mature trees including rare sequoias and seasonal flowers dotting the grounds. Walking paths connect different areas, allowing visitors to explore the garden's quiet corners and open spaces.
The garden was designed in 1897 by Jerónimo Monteiro da Costa, who served as Porto's Director of Municipal Gardens at that time. This creation reflected the city's efforts to develop public green spaces during the late 19th century.
The garden contains a statue of professor Abel Salazar, created by sculptor Hélder Carvalho in 2009, facing the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.
The garden sits behind Santo António Hospital and is accessible throughout the day with seating areas and restroom facilities available. Wear appropriate footwear as paths can be damp following rain.
The name comes from carrega, a wetland grass that once grew along the Rio Frio riverbanks where the garden now stands. This botanical connection reveals how the land's natural character was transformed into the cultivated space visitors enjoy today.
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