While the jungle-like greenhouse complex above is celebrated for its exotic flora, this intimate water feature offers a quiet, contemplative pause for anyone even just passing it from the outside.

The focal point resting directly in the waters of the small lake is the so-called: Figura feminina despida (Nude Female Figure), a classic figurative sculpture executed by the renowned Portuguese artist Artur Anjos Teixeira. Carved with an artist's mind and elegance, the statue captures a grace that feels entirely at home in its environment.

Surrounded by greenery, ferns, peacocks and pigeons. It is a clear mix of the city and the exotic nature. The sculpture creates the bridge between both by representing the human being in its pure state and therefore creating an almost mythic atmosphere that integrates seamlessly with the pond.

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Naked Women are perhaps the most famous motifs of artists. And in this case, it is clear to see why. What the motif represents can subconsciously bring us back to the very origins of mankind. Nature.

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