Praça da Alegria — Attraction in Lisbon

Praça da Alegria is a small, tranquil park and garden in downtown Lisbon, Portugal just a block up a small incline road from Avenida da Liberdade. The charm of this place is its dominating large stone round pool with bronze fountain spraying water into the pool.

The beautiful garden includes mature trees, greenery, shrubs and flowers, and it seems to have very few visitors, perhaps because it's slightly off the beaten path.

There are several stone benches surounding the fountain area where you can relax and meditate, away from the hustle and bustle of the main roads and squares of Lisbon.

I was very delighted to discover that this park has its own free WiFi, which was both...

Praça da Alegria (also called Alfredo Keil Garden) is located just to the west of Ave. da Liberdade. You will also find a nice double chalice water fountain and circular basin, traditional Portuguese style cobblestone surfacing as well as some tall and attractive trees providing significant shade.

There is also a bust monument of Alfredo Keil (1930), composer and author of the National Anthem of Portugal along with children's playground and kiosk selling drinks and light snacks. During our visit, a craft market was being held on the...

Praça da Alegria (Square of Happiness), also known as Jardim de Alegria (Garden of Happiness), is a square in Santo António, Lisbon, next to Avenida da Liberdade and 10 minutes walking distance from Lisboa's Botanical Garden. The square has a central terraced area occupied by the Alfredo Keil Garden - a small garden with a romantic design, exotic vegetation, a lake with a fountain, and a refreshment kiosk. I recommend visiting in the evening to enjoy a cool drink while listening to the local...