Central Tejo Garden

Category: Nature > Garden

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa > Belém

Location

The Central Tejo Garden is strategically located in the historic area of Belém, in Lisbon, an area of the city deeply connected to the banks of the Tagus River. This green space provides an atmosphere of tranquility, serving as a landscape setting for an imposing industrial building that marks the local scenery. Its position offers visitors a unique perspective on the relationship between architecture and Lisbon's riverside environment.

A Landmark of Historical Framing

More than just a garden, this site is intrinsically linked to Lisbon's industrial heritage. The Central Tejo Garden was designed to complement the majestic building of the former Central Tejo, a thermoelectric power plant that, for decades, was vital for supplying electricity to the entire city and region. With an area of approximately 0.7 hectares, this garden bears witness to the fusion between past engineering and the importance of urban green spaces, inviting reflection on the technological and social evolution of the capital.

A Green Space in Belém

Designed to be a serene refuge in the bustling area of Belém, the Central Tejo Garden offers an invitation to rest and contemplation. Although its main function is to enhance the grandeur of the former power plant that flanks it, the garden itself is an important element in Lisbon's urban fabric, contributing with its vegetation to the environmental quality. It allows visitors to find a moment of calm and appreciate the green landscape in a setting of great historical and cultural significance.

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