Estufa Fria

"Estufa Fria de Lisboa's mission is to be a leisure and cultural space, of tourist interest and as a privileged educational resource, in the city of Lisbon, to promote the value of plants, with a view to adopting promotional behaviors biodiversity conservation, in a sustainability strategy. Its geographical location – nestled on the slope of Parque Eduardo VII and facing south –, associated with Lisbon's mild climate, provides very favorable conditions for plant development. This lush garden, hidden in an old quarry in the center of Lisbon, presents three different environments: cold greenhouse, hot greenhouse and sweet greenhouse. Here, we are invited to discover more than 300 species originating from various continents. Of particular note are the various camellia cultivars, including some created in national nurseries. We can also find Ceratozamia Mexicana whose population, worldwide, is decreasing and Echinocactus grusonii, considered in danger of extinction. We also found several azalea cultivars, including Rhododendron mucronatum x R. indicum x R.simsii, which we do not know exists in any other green space. On the paths that intertwine the space, we are accompanied by the sound of water lines and waterfalls that end in lakes. As if sown, we find several elements of statuary, namely "Vento Garroa" by Domingos Soares Branco, "Woman nude" by Anjos Teixeira (Filho) and "Girl putting on her stocking" by Leopoldo de Almeida. The Interpretive Center, opened in 2016, hosts exhibitions and activities related to botany and the city's green structure."

"estufa fria is an oasis in the middle of lisbon. with three distinct gardens, this greenhouse complex is a perfect place to go when the hustle and bustle of the city gets too chaotic and overwhelming."