Eduardo VII Park
Lisboa
Eduardo VII Park, located in central Lisbon, Portugal, spans approximately 26 hectares and offers a verdant retreat north of Avenida da Liberdade. Named after King Edward VII of the United Kingdom, who visited Lisbon in 1903 to reinforce the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance, the park was designed to restore green space lost with the construction of Avenida da Liberdade. Redesigned in 1945 by Portuguese Modernist architect Francisco Keil do Amaral, the park features a central grassy strip flanked by traditional Portuguese paved walkways, dividing it into two tree-lined zones. The northwest corner hosts the Estufa Fria, a 1.5-hectare greenhouse complex with exotic plants, streams, waterfalls, and tropical birds. Nearby is a lake inhabited by large carp and a children's playground shaped like a galleon. On the east side stands the Carlos Lopes Pavilion, originally Portugal's pavilion at the 1922 Rio de Janeiro International Exposition, renamed after the 1984 Olympic marathon winner. At the northern end, visitors find a monumental viewpoint crowned by the Monument to the Carnation Revolution, designed by João Cutileiro, notable for its controversial phallic shape. Adjacent is the Amália Rodrigues Garden honoring the iconic Portuguese fadista. The park also prominently displays the largest Portuguese flag in the world. Eduardo VII Park is a vibrant cultural hub, hosting the annual Lisbon Book Fair along its longitudinal walkways, inviting locals and tourists alike to enjoy its harmonious blend of nature, history, and culture.
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Tipp: The best time to visit Eduardo VII Park is during spring and early summer when the gardens are in full bloom. Visitors are encouraged to explore the Estufa Fria greenhouse for its exotic plant collection and enjoy panoramic views from the northern viewpoint. Tickets for the Lisbon Book Fair, held annually in the park, can be purchased in advance to avoid queues. The park is easily accessible via public transport and is free to enter, with discounts available for certain cultural events held within the park.
Interessante Fakten
- •The park is named after King Edward VII of the United Kingdom, commemorating his 1903 visit to Lisbon to strengthen the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance.
- •The Estufa Fria greenhouse occupies a former basalt quarry site and hosts exotic plants, waterfalls, and tropical birds.
- •The Monument to the Carnation Revolution, located at the park's northern viewpoint, was controversial due to its phallic design.
- •The largest Portuguese flag in the world is usually flown at the northern end of the park.
- •The Lisbon Book Fair is held annually along the park's longitudinal walkways.
Geschichte
Eduardo VII Park was constructed in the first half of the 20th century on land formerly occupied by the Pedreira de São Sebastião, replacing the Passeio Público green space lost to the creation of Avenida da Liberdade in 1879.
Initially called Liberty Park, it was renamed after King Edward VII following his 1903 visit to Lisbon.
In 1945, the park underwent a significant redesign by architect Francisco Keil do Amaral, shaping its current layout.
Over the years, the park has evolved to include notable features such as the Estufa Fria greenhouse and the Monument to the Carnation Revolution, reflecting Portugal's cultural and political history.
Ortsführer
Estufa Fria GreenhouseMid-20th century
A vast 1.5-hectare greenhouse located in the northwest corner of the park, featuring exotic plants, streams, waterfalls, palm trees, cacti, and tropical birds, all set in a former basalt quarry.
Carlos Lopes Pavilion1922
Originally the Portuguese pavilion at the 1922 Rio de Janeiro International Exposition, this pavilion was relocated to Eduardo VII Park and renamed after Carlos Lopes, the 1984 Olympic marathon winner.
Monument to the Carnation Revolution1997
A monumental sculpture at the northern viewpoint commemorating the 1974 Carnation Revolution, designed by João Cutileiro. Its design sparked controversy due to its phallic shape.
Amália Rodrigues Garden
A garden dedicated to Amália Rodrigues, the legendary Portuguese fadista, located near the Monument to the Carnation Revolution.
