Garden Vasco da Gama — Attraction in Lisbon

Vasco da Gama Garden is a public space in Belem which is named after the famous Portuguese navigator and explorer. It is situated between Praca alfonso de Albuquerque (east) and Praca do Imperio (west) as well as Rua de Belem (north) and Avenida da India (south).

The garden is around 4.5 hectares in area, featuring wide cobblestone paths, park benches and large trees affording many shaded spots. You can also see a couple of interesting monuments here including the Thai Pavilion and a contemporary column structure.

The garden is very near to Mosteiro Dos Jeronimos and there is much more shade compared to nearby Praca do Imperio, making it a better place to stop and rest your feet after visiting the monastery. During our June visit, we were lucky to find quite a few trees in bloom, showing off much purple colour to the park as well.

Overall, this is another of Belem's enjoyable public spaces which can be enjoyed by visitors spending spending the day here as part of trips to Lisbon. We liked it more than other parks mostly because the amount of available shade. This is what really stood out, after spending quite a bit of time in the direct sun...

Lively park with a central lawn and surrounded by trees and a front of old houses from before Belem becoming a monumental cluster. The buildings house restaurants and pastry shops, making quick bites readily accessible, amd yhe whole park experience very urban and comfortable. There are a few public art features, a Thai Sala, a diplomatic present, and local markets and pop-up kiosks are usually held nearby.

The tree covered sides offer good shade and benches for cooling down in wa summer days.

The park is very popular, specially on...

This park was a beautiful place to walk around, with plenty of seating areas and a large fountain square nearby that added to the charm. One of the standout features was an Asian-style structure, which caught a lot of attention—many people were taking photos there, making it an interesting focal point.

The park is entirely free to visit and is beautifully maintained, with well-kept trees, shrubs, and foliage. A great spot to relax and explore, definitely worth a visit if you’re...