Botanical Garden

(Lisbon)

A veritable haven of peace right in the middle of Lisbon! The Lisbon Botanical Garden is the ideal place to relax, reenergize and to cool down in the shade of the lush vegetation during the hottest months of the year...

The garden was created in the 18th century after the earthquake. The park contains a great number of botanical specimens brought back by the many Portuguese ships that traveled the world in that period. It is a glorious garden, but also a place for learning. It's not unusual to see groups of school kids with their pencils and papers in hand...

... trying to figure out the funny names given to all the different plants. Bordered with palm trees, the grand alley is particularly magnificent. The parks gardeners maintain the place with great care. Waterlilies float idly in the parks several pools. And in the greenhouses, you can visit a most impressive collection of cacti.

For 200 escudos, it can't be beat. Take AZUREVA.COM's word for it. .