BOTANICAL GARDEN OF LISBON

Discover this green lung in the city that boasts landscaped gardens with plants and trees from across the world as well as a bank of endangered and rare seeds. Counted among the best places to visit in Portugal, this sprawling garden houses more than 10,000 plants. The park has an enviable collection of subtropical vegetation, exotic plants, a butterfly greenhouse, and much more.

The Botanical Garden of Lisbon was laid out back in the 19th century when it was considered one of the best of its kind in Europe. Today it is among the best places in Portugal where you can enjoy a relaxed day amidst nature or unwind with a picnic under the cool shades of the trees. The park boasts a massive collection of subtropical vegetation with several exotic plants each neatly labeled and laid out. One such example is the Australian Cycad, a tree which bears an unusual shape and has twisting trunks. The park also houses a unique butterfly greenhouse which is also the only one in Europe that is open to the general public. The garden has undergone a renovation some years that has made it more attractive to visitors looking for the top places to visit in Portugal. 

Highlights

• Explore the breathtakingly beautiful Botanical Gardens when you are in Lisbon and witness some of the most rare and exotic varieties of plant species.
• Admire the impressive collection of subtropical vegetation with neatly labeled and displayed plant varieties.
• Visit the butterfly greenhouse, a unique feature in this park that is also the only one of its king in Europe to be opened to public.
• If you are interested in birdwatching, this is a great place to do so or you can simply soak in the tranquil atmosphere away from the bustle of the city.