Garden studies

Abstract

The study of historic gardens allows an understanding of the rich evidence of the relationship between the culture and the natural environment of a place (^{Andrade, 2008}). Considering the Urban Green Areas, the use and appropriation are different for each local, since the climate and, mainly, the habits and culture are completely different in each site. This topic has been the aim of many studies in Europe and some Asian countries, where there are important heritage places that became, with time, important touristic sites. While, in other places in the world, besides the existence of many historic gardens, its history, importance, and relationship with the local community are still unknown.