Jardim Bordallo Pinheiro — Attraction in Lisbon

Heard about this place online and decided to visit during my recent holiday to Lisbon in June 2024. Located in Campo Grande, very easy to get to, once you come out the station, you cross the road to the Museum and walk through to the gardens.

I was amazed by how many peacocks there are. Such a wonderful sight to behold. One even fanned its feathers for me so I was lucky to be able to take some pictures of its beautiful, detailed feathers.

After walking through the main park with the peacocks and fountain, there is the Jardim Bordallo Pinheiro which is adorned with mosaics of amphibians which is quite interesting. I thought the sculptures would be bigger but it was still unusual. The gardens are well kept.

If you are just visiting the gardens, they are completely free. You probably wouldn't spend more than 30 mins, max an hour here unless you visit the inside of the...

So, being Rafael Bordallo Pinheiros birthday today, it seemed most fitting to visit the garden created in his name, in the centre of Lisbon.....I was more than blown away.....deeply deeply touched by this one man's soul expression and appreciation for nature. A place of solace (saudade) & comfort & delight in the midst of noise & concrete. I got to see some of his earliest works. I got to be sad because some have been damaged.....some removed.....all in all....a green oasis representing a very deep love & passion for nature. I am so very very blessed to have been able to come here......so very grateful to witness something so dear and passionate to my very being. I am still moved to tears remembering my encounter.....my dear darling could not understand my tears.....but he shared the moment......love is universal ❤ Please enjoy this very ...

This is a secret garden next to the University of Lisbon. We learned about the artwork of Pinheiro at the National Tile Museum. An expat told us about this garden after hearing how we loved Pinheiro. In addition to his artwork, there is also a flock of peacocks that live in the garden. We went in winter and there were a few roses in bloom but I can imagine how much more lovely it would be with more flowers blooming. Our expat also mentioned that the garden is free and to just walk thru the Museum of Lisbon.

Do watch out for mosquitoes. I was bit during...