Although covering 10 acres, this enchanting botanical garden in the Principe Real district is almost invisible from the surrounding
streets.
Laid out between 1858 and 1873, it was once considered the best
botanical garden in Southern Europe. Today, although showing some signs of neglect, it still has one of the largest collections of subtropical
vegetation in Europe.
Its dense vegetation and exotic plants make it one of
the most calming spots in the city, with over 18,000 species from all over
the world (each one is neatly labeled).
They include a large number of cycads,
weird Australian trees with twisting colossal trunks, and ancient palm-ferns
that have been around since the time of the dinosaurs.
Get to the Botanical Garden for free, by riding Lisbon's metro, buses, and trams with the Lisboa Card.
Where: Rua da Escola Politécnica, 58, Principe Real
How: Metro - Rato station
When: Every day 9AM-8PM (Summer), 9AM-6PM (Winter)
São
Roque Church - Home of the world's most expensive chapel
Principe
Real - Charming leafy square.
Miradouro
de São Pedro de Alcântara - A garden with a panoramic view over the city.
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