Santa Bárbara Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in Braga. At the bottom of the garden, a high stone wall surmounted by battlements is reminiscent of a castle. This façade is part of the medieval palace of Braga and was built at the end of the Middle Ages by the archbishops D. Gonçalo de Pereira and D. Fernando da Guerra. It currently functions as Braga District Archive and is part of a larger complex called the Paço Episcopal de Braga. In the centre of the garden is a 17th century fountain that was originally located in the former Convent of Remédios (where today we can see the Theatro Circo). At the top of the fountain is represented Santa Bárbara, born in Turkey, protagonist of a tragic story. According to catholic tradition, Santa Bárbara was punished by her father who didn't like that his daughter had professed the Christian religion. After having her tortured in an attempt to reconvert her, he cut her throat with his bare hands. Another curious aspect is the fact that this garden is chosen by many of Braga's teenagers to declare their promises of love. Probably few will know this story. And it matters little. As long as this place continues to be chosen for the exchange of promises of love. Santa Barbara would be happy.