Ajuda Tapada (intra-walls set)

Category: Civil Architecture > Game Preserve

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Tapada da Ajuda

History

Created in 1645 as the Royal Hunting Ground of Alcântara, renamed after the 1755 Earthquake, and is a Property of Public Interest.

Location

Located in Alcântara, Lisbon, with access from Rua Jau and the Monsanto gate.

Area and Protection

Covers 100 hectares, surrounded by a wall that preserves a unique forest and an internationally recognized botanical reserve.

Administration

Managed by the Instituto Superior de Agronomia (Higher Institute of Agronomy) since 1917.

Main Buildings

, Lisbon Astronomical Observatory: Neoclassical, from 1861.

, Agricultural Exhibition Pavilion: Iron Architecture.

, Instituto Superior de Agronomia (Higher Institute of Agronomy): Includes main building and school annexes.

Green Spaces and Activities

It has dense areas and gardens, ideal for walking and nature observation.

Landscape and Flora

Characterized by native and exotic vegetation, with panoramic views over Lisbon and the Tagus estuary.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapada_da_Ajuda

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