Cava de Viriato
This garden, located near Feira de S. Mateus square, has an octagonal shape and is surrounded by walls and a protective moat. It used to be a military camp built by the Romans. It has been, since the 16th century, unduly associated with the Lusitanian warrior Viriato. In the 20th century, a monument was even erected in the garden in his honor. With 32 hectares, it is the largest monument of its kind in the Iberian Peninsula.
Contacts
Avenida da Bélgica, 5
3500,Viseu
- Gardens
- Tables & benches, Sports practice enabled
Characteristics
Gardens near Cava de Viriato
Jardim da Alameda Luís de Camões
This garden, large and with trees, has a lane in Portuguese floor, some benches and drinking fountains.
Jardim da Igreja
This small garden with lawns, located by the main church, has a fountain and benches.
Jardim da Praça de Goa
This small square has flowerbeds and wooden benches. There is also a bust of Friar Rodrigo de Jesus.
Jardim da Praça Tenente Miguel Ponces
This garden with Portuguese floor, has bushes and trees all around it and a pillory in th centre.
Jardim da Ribeira
This garden with a square shape, located by the Pavia river, offers a romantic atmosphere, with small flowerbds with geometrical forms, walks and earth parts. …
