Location: Lisbon
Top Things to do in Lisbon
The 10 Best Gardens in Lisbon, Central Portugal
The museums of Lisbon celebrate the rich history and culture of this Portuguese capital city. The Maritime Museum is perfect for kids (and grown-ups!) who adore all things nautical, while the Casa-Museu Dr. Anastácio Gonçalves is a hidden gem of colorful artwork. To fully appreciate the city’s dramatic stone architecture you can take a guided walking tour, or customize your own tour, making sure to visit the Padrao dos Descobrimentos, the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, and the UNESCO World Heritage site the Torre de Belem.
Restaurants in Lisbon
1. Olavo Bilac Garden
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Estufa Fria
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4.5 based on 558 reviews
Reviewed By alysonBromsgrove
It is a very reasonable entrance fee. The three greenhouses are very well set out. When we visited it was very quiet and at some points we seemed to have the place to ourselves. I collect cacti so found the one devoted to cacti and succulents amazing. Everything was well labelled. The whole place is beautiful and well worth a visit if you love plants.
3. Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alcantara
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4.5 based on 3,523 reviews
Reviewed By eddg2019
This viewpoint offers wonderful panoramic views over the city in the direction of Castelo de São Jorge. This open area has benches and a cafe at one end. Nearby is the Elevador da Glória, which connects the São Pedro de Alcântara scenic overlook to Restauradores Square via Calçada da Glória, a street, which is decorated with colorful street art.
4. Jardim da Musica
5. Jardim da Praca do Imperio
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4.5 based on 342 reviews
Reviewed By permia
Just opposite the exquisite Monastery this lovely relaxing green space was created for the 1940 Portuguese World Exposition. It is highly ornate with fine sculptures, including a number of sea horses with tails of water creatures. The centrepiece is the grand impressive fountain. Multiple coats of arms crafted from the flora are to be seen. They represent the former Empire territories.
6. Jardim Ducla Soares
7. Parque Botanico do Monteiro-Mor
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By MeandHeTravel - New York City, United States
As others have written here, the Theatre and Costume Museums are also located here and deserve attention in their own right. Not attaching photos, as the ones already posted here on TripAdvisor give you a general idea. Easy to access by public transportation, this park is a delightful morning or afternoon sojurn. There is a small restaurant on the property which we decided to eat at just on the basis of proximity and convenience. It is a simple establishment with a menu with a choice of two starters and entrees and dessert (which was one of the best desserts we've had in Lisbon). The modest, honest Portuguese cuisine was absolutely delicious accompanied by a lovely white wine (we have since located and have frequently at home) and the value was incredible. Also, it is run by lovely people who were very kind, interesting and helpful. The grounds sprawl beyond the "historical" portion through stands of pines and orchards. On the day we visited, it seemed like the various (and many) types of birds were having a music festival with Dolby surround sound everywhere. It was truly amazing and we also fell over a couple of times trying to spot where the singers were coming from in some of the incredibly high trees. There are a variety of steep stone stairs without railings but not being comfortable with some of them, it was possible to navigate routes to circumvent them without missing anything. Much like traditional Japanese gardens, the view constantly changes as you meander the pathways and it's always a surprise to realize you've missed seeing something when you're standing in the middle of it and have a completely different experience when seeing the same spot from a different angle. Would like to make special mention of the gift shop. The charming woman at the register was incredibly personable, interesting and shared lots of interesting information - the goods on sale in the shop are lovely, sophisticated and unusual. We wish more gift shops would elevate their taste and offer such wonderful items. Really lovely! While we visited the garden at the end of January, it was still beautiful and engaging. Would love to go back in other seasons!
8. Gulbenkian Garden
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4.5 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By 494arnolds
one of the nicest parks i visited in lisboa, it has lots of shede, water and nice paths which are designed modern and chilled, also loads of different birds there and plenty of places to chillax :-)
