When did the name João Cidade disappear, replaced by the moniker “John of God”? This is São João de Deus. It’s a place forever intertwined with that question. São João de Deus was once a parish. It was absorbed into Lisbon’s fabric in 2012. But its story is much older than that. This area remembers a time before João Cidade became Saint John of God. A time when he walked these streets. He was born João Cidade, but his dedication to helping the sick and marginalized earned him a new name. He was driven by a desire to create a hospital in Granada. A place where even the most neglected, the mentally ill, would find compassion and care. He didn’t live to see it finished. But his vision resonated. His followers established the Order of Hospitaller Saint John of God in 1586. His legacy of compassion lived on in their work. They would even establish a presence in Lisbon. Look around. This neighborhood still echoes with the spirit of São João de Deus. His commitment to care echoes through the centuries. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the greatest legacy is a life lived in service to others.
Adventure Park Pinhal da Paiã
Ready to unleash your inner Tarzan? At Adventure Park Pinhal da Paiã adventure awaits. Inaugurated in August 2011 this park