As a Lisbon born European I would choose this place to live over any other. Why? The garden sits over a stone built subterranean water reservoir, over it there is 2 charming kiosks shadowed by old gigantic trees, one in particular spreads only 2 meters hight but lays over a metallic structure that holds its 5 meter tired radios of branches, if you don't find the benches nested under it comfy enough then climb on to it with a couple of friends it's surprisingly comfortable (Just please don't smile there, because the mis of trash and fire almost killed it). Around it there is everything you might need if you are trendy or simply like quality, you'll find: 3 thematic concept stores in amazing palaces, amazing restaurants, Cinco the cocktail bar just 5 steps away, Bairro Alto 5m away, Chiado 10m away, Av. da Liberdade 10m. Overall it's beautiful and that is something one must witness to fully comprehend, partly because of the architecture and in part because of the gentle light from the sunset laying over the few who enjoy a drink on the...
Read moreA wonderful garden with some lovely plants and flowers to view.
On a hot day, this is a great garden to visit. With many trees to provide some shade, you can enjoy the suns rays as well as keeping chilled.
It's quite a small garden, but with a small fee of 5 Euro it is worth a visit (if you like gardens). There are some cool art displays within the gardens also, which fit into the space nicely.
Overall these gardens offer good value fro money and is lovely to walk around and explore new and...
Read moreI loved the old tree the most and the other cluster of trees that make up the garden. A great place to spot and there are enough vendors to get snacks, beer or a cup of coffee.
Once you are here and you are in for a hike, you can walk to Rato or even Estrella. You can catch the tram 28 to Chiado or do a detour to Cais do Sodre. It is not an easy walk, but yeah, some of the random.things you do in Lisbon and get home walking about 8 -...
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