Lisbon's beautiful tropical garden is a charming yet often overlooked
spot that has maintained all the ponds, towering palm trees, and over 4000
species of tropical plants that it had when it was created in 1906.
It is
also known as "Jardim do Ultramar," and has rare tropical and subtropical
trees and plants (many of them endangered species) from all over the world,
such as dragon trees from the Canary and Madeira Islands and monkey puzzle
trees from South America. Most of them are labeled, so a visit here can also be a learning experience.
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Where: Calçada do Galvão, Belem
How: Tram 15
When: 10AM-5PM
Jeronimos
Monastery - A World Heritage monument; Vasco da Gama's resting place.
Belem
Tower - The city's icon; a symbol of the Age of Discovery.
Discoveries
Monument - The world's explorers in stone.
Berardo Museum - World-class collection of modern art.
Coaches
Museum - The world's largest collection of magnificent royal coaches.
Maritime
Museum - The story of Portugal's pioneering role in world exploration at the sea.
Archaeology
Museum - Archaeological finds from over the centuries.
Belem Cultural
Center - Modern cultural center with regular exhibitions and events.
Belem
Palace - The home of Portugal's President.
Memoria
Church - Elegant neoclassical church.
Ajuda
Palace - An extravagant royal palace.
Ajuda
Botanical Garden - Beautiful gardens overlooking the river.
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