Queen's Garden

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa

Location

The Queen's Garden is located in the Alcântara area of Lisbon, integrated into the vast complex of Tapada da Ajuda. This green area, one of the largest in the city, offers a unique setting, characterized by extensive natural spaces and an atmosphere of tranquility that contrasts with the surrounding urban dynamism. Its position allows for wide perspectives over the landscape, namely over the Tagus River, a scenery that can be appreciated when exploring the corners of the Tapada.

Past and Nature

Part of an ancient Royal Hunting Ground, the Queen's Garden benefits from the historical legacy of this place, which was, once, a space for recreation and hunting for royalty. Covering approximately 100 hectares, Tapada da Ajuda is a remarkable botanical park, known for its unique forest of wild olive trees, trees characteristic of the Mediterranean region. The garden is set in this environment of great natural value, preserving the essence of a green lung in the capital, where biodiversity and serenity are predominant elements.

A Space for Contemplation

Visiting the Queen's Garden provides the opportunity for a moment of pause and contemplation amidst one of Lisbon's most emblematic parks. It is an invitation to discover a space where nature fully manifests itself, ideal for a peaceful stroll, to appreciate the surrounding flora, or simply to enjoy the silence and calm. Its integration into Tapada da Ajuda ensures a consistently well-maintained environment, providing an experience of genuine contact with nature and the city's landscape heritage.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt