Botanical Garden of Lisbon

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"The Lisbon Botanical Garden, which belongs to the National Museum of Natural History and Science (MUHNAC), combines an enormous diversity of species (between 1,300 and 1,500) with the beauty and fascination of its corners and slopes that invite you to discover them for a long time. Some trees are particularly interesting due to their monumentality and size. The remarkable diversity of palm trees, coming from all continents, gives an unexpected tropical flavor to different locations in the Garden. The cycads are one of the Garden's ex-libris. Authentic living fossils, they represent ancient flora, most of which have become extinct and are only preserved in botanical gardens. The Garden is particularly rich in tropical species originating from New Zealand, Australia, China, Japan and South America, which attests to the peculiarities of the different microclimates created in this Garden by the topographic location in which it is located. The Garden dates back to 1878. The first garden used by Polytechnic students was the Ajuda Botanical Garden, whose scientific and administrative supervision passed to the School in 1839. In 1873 work began on the new garden, on the initiative of the Count of Ficalho (1837-1903). The Garden has been open to the public since it began operating in 1878. It houses the carpological collection and the Index Seminum. It was classified as a National Monument in 2010, integrating all the artistic heritage (sculptures) and buildings that are located there: Astronomical Observatory of the Polytechnic School, Herbarium Building, Greenhouses, Palmarium, and old wooden greenhouse."
"A shady respite on a hot day. Also a quiet place to meander or hang after brunch with free entrance on Sunday mornings. Don't miss the cactus section. Water features and sculpture installations throughout add to the charm. "
"This looks beautiful and if you're staying in Lisbon for a few days definitely seems worth checking out! It could be a great city break!"

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Complete guide with attractions and venues where to eat/drink, get those very special souvenirs from (bespoke & local brands and markets) and catch a beautiful sight…or just your breath after walking up and down the hills of this marvellous city. Lisbon is all about art, colors, architecture and GOOD vibes! 🇵🇹💚 💡General tip: combine Lisbon with visits/stays in Sintra and Porto. Highlights: 🚋 Trams - The Lisbon tramway network is a system of trams in operation since 1873; it presently comprises six lines and has a length of 31 km with 63 trams in operation (45 historic "Remodelados", 8 historic "Ligeiros" and 10 modern articulated trams). Tram 28 is famous because happens to go past many of the city's most significant landmarks in districts like Alfama, Baixa and Estrela. Because the route also uses some heritage-style tram carriages, it has become a popular tourist attraction in the city. 💠 Azulejos - is a form of Spanish and Portuguese painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework. Azulejos happen to be one of the most distinctive art forms in Portugal and are found on the interior and exterior of churches, palaces, ordinary houses, schools, and nowadays, restaurants, bars and even railways or subway stations. 🧼 Soaps - Oprah Winfrey said they're one of her favorite things, so the world is now also a fan of Portuguese soaps. But they're not recent products. They've been made since the 1800s and are 100% natural. They've maintained beautiful Art Deco and Art Nouveau packagings from the 1920s, and have become one of the favorite gifts to take from Portugal. 🥮 Pastel de nata - is a Portuguese egg custard tart pastry, optionally dusted with cinnamon - looks like a cross between a custard tart and a cake; created by monks in the Jerónimos Monastery, a major tourist attraction today and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 🍲You also have to try these traditional dishes: Bifana, Sardines, Caracoletas & Prego na Pao, Alheira de Mirandela, Queijadas. 🧉Ginja - also known as ginjinha. This sour cherry liqueur is a tourist favorite but has sweetened locals’ palates for a long time too. There are establishments in Lisbon entirely dedicated to selling this sweet beverage made with Morello cherries, a variety of spices, and plenty of sugar. Nowadays, ginja is also served in edible chocolate cups. While you may choose among white chocolate, milk chocolate and dark chocolate, dark chocolate does indeed pair beautifully with the super sweet, almost syrupy drink.
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