Tourism

Republic’s Garden

The Jardim da República is an iconic public green space located in the historic centre of Lamego, in the district of Viseu, next to the Town Hall and close to other points of interest in the city. This garden occupies an area with a natural slope between the streets that border it and is accessible via a staircase covered with traditional blue and white tiles, which are one of the most characteristic visual elements of the site. Historically, the garden originated in the old Campo do Tablado, a public space opposite the Convento das Chagas, founded in the 16th century. The area has been transformed over time into the garden we know today. Also in this area, next to the garden, is the well-known ‘O Lamego’ fountain, originally built in 1830 and later reinstalled on the hillside of the garden.