Santa Cruz Garden

The entrance to the Garden is made through a triumphal arch crowned by three statues that represent Faith, Hope and Charity.

The arch is flanked by two turrets with baroque decoration. The Terreiro do "jogo da Pela" continues with its scenic waterfall in the background.

The Fonte da Nogueira, with a statue representing a Triton (popularly mistaken for a mermaid) opening its mouth to a dolphin, which is why the garden has come to be called the "Mermaid Garden."