Central Avenue is the city’s nerve center. This space, which was the former Campo de Santa Ana ordered to be opened by Archbishop Dom Diogo de Sousa in the 16th century, has since brought together some of the city’s main civic and religious buildings, including: the Arcada, the Church and the Congregados Convent, the Convent of Our Lady of Penha de França, the Casa das Convertidas and the current Nogueira da Silva Museum.

Looking from the Arcada and with Bom Jesus do Monte in the background, a group of leafy lime trees delimit an extensive lawn that extends to the end of the Avenue, fitting in harmoniously with the entire heritage complex. In the center of this lawn, the three pyramids stand out, symbolizing the three sacred mountains of Braga (Bom Jesus, Sameiro and Falperra) and marking the visit of Pope John Paul II to the city.

On sunny days, this is a place widely used by the population as a rest and leisure spot that is also suitable for children, taking advantage of the pleasant shadows provided by the lime trees, the spaciousness of the space and the playground.