Jardim da Manga, Renaissance garden at Santa Cruz Monastery, Coimbra, Portugal
The garden features a central octagonal dome supported by eight columns, with four small chapels and rectangular pools arranged symmetrically around it.
King John III commissioned the construction of this garden in 1533, following his sketch of a cloister design on his sleeve.
The garden structure incorporates Christian symbolism through its four water channels representing the rivers of Paradise flowing to cardinal points.
The garden includes a restaurant and café established in 1977, serving meals from 12:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 22:00 daily except Saturdays.
Three small altarpieces within the chapel spaces were created by French sculptor Jean de Rouen, showing Renaissance artistic influence in Portugal.
Location: Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu)
Part of: Monastery of Santa Cruz
GPS coordinates: 40.21128,-8.42784
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:26
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