We Like: The Garden of Gethsemane
Never heard of it? Neither had I, until a couple years ago. Since then, I’ve been trying to puzzle out where this mysterious garden is located.
To find the Garden of Gethsemane, head down Congress, go under the freeway, and turn right immediately onto Bonita. The Garden is located on the riverbank, guarded by some metal gates. This hidden place features the religious sculptures of Felix Lucero, a war vet who lived under the Congress Street Bridge back in the 1930′s and 1940′s. There are sculptures of a crucified Jesus, Jesus’ sepulchre, and the Last Supper. They seem to crumble before your eyes, and Tucson residents have been repairing the unique sculptures for 60+ years. Even if you aren’t religious, its an interesting spot with a very unique atmosphere.
