The world's first public garden was born in Lisbon in the 18th century, in the location where Restauradores Square stands today. This space, known as Passeio Público, existed before the construction of Avenida da Liberdade, at a time when the area was still an open space within the city.
Before the creation of Passeio Público, Lisbon had no publicly accessible gardens. The garden represented an innovation in the way the people of Lisbon related to their own city, offering a space for socializing and leisure that did not exist previously.
The location would undergo profound transformations over the centuries. Over time, Passeio Público gave way to Avenida da Liberdade, hotels, and large stores, completely altering the area's appearance, but maintaining the importance of the space in the city's life.
