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Gardens in Porto
Jardim de Teófilo Braga ou da Praça da República
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Praça da República
4050, Porto
Lawn space with trees, some flower beds and sculptures. The garden is surrounded by a set of mansions with some importance. This garden is known as Praça da República.
Jardim de São Lázaro
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Avenida Rodrigues de Freitas
4000, Porto
It was the first public garden in the city, open in 1834. Its name comes from a former medieval leprosery demolished in the XVIII century. This is a romantic space crowded with fountains and statues, leafy trees and flower beds and also a small bandstand. The garden is the only one in the city that has a railing. It is visited habitually by students, since the Fine Arts Faculty and the Municipal Library are nearby.
Jardim do Passeio Alegre
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Rua do Passeio Alegre
4150, Porto
In this beautiful large garden placed at the Foz do Douro, created at the end of the XIX century, the fountain and the two obelisks by Nasoni stand out. There is also a small lake with a sculpture in the centre representing a young lady with a seal, a sculpture in honour of the writer Raúl Brandão, a bandstand, and the public toilets, built in 1910, decorated with Art nouveau Azulejos (tile) and English china. At last, the place has a mini-golf pitch and a small cottage – esplanade called the Chalé Suíço.
Jardim da Cordoaria
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Campo Mártires da Pátria
4000, Porto
Known in the Middle Ages as the Campo do Olival (olive grove), its name is due to the bishop’s ropery, who was installed there in the XV century. In 1611, the former Campo was converted into an Alameda (lane) and, in 1865, by the hand of the German Emile David, the garden was born. In the following century, and after the cyclone’s devastation in 1941, it was replanted. With rare plants around a lake, several statues, benches and bandstand, this garden was characterized by a traditional XIX century city garden atmosphere. It was considered a Botanic garden, for the variety …
Jardins da Quinta da Macieirinha
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Rua Dom Manuel II
4150, Porto
This are cut out gardens, with various plants, where the Museu Romântico (Romantic museum) and the Solar do Vinho do Porto (Porto wine manor) are integrated.
Parque Infantil da Praia do Homem do Leme
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Avenida de Montevideu
4150, Porto
Spacious and modern, with synthetic floor and some amusement equipment. It is located right on the beach front of the helmsman, offering beautiful panoramic views.
Jardim Municipal do Horto das Virtudes
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Rua de Azevedo de Albuquerque
4050, Porto
This is a medium garden, known especially for its views. From the garden you can see the Douro River, the typical buildings, the Alfândega (customs), the Palácio de Cristal and the Arrábida Bridge. You may also enjoy the quiet and the singing of the birds, like you were out of the city.
Jardim Doutor Francisco Sá Carneiro
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Praça do Doutor Francisco Sá Carneiro
4300, Porto
This large garden, sited at the Antas area, allows sports practice, namely jogging. This is a relaxing spot in the middle of the city, with benches and tables and several cafés around. Parking is a bit difficult because it is a services area.
Jardim do Largo de José Moreira da Silva
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Largo de José Moreira da Silva
4300, Porto
This is a small garden sited between the Rua da Alegria and the Rua Dom João IV, by the Rampa da Escola Normal.
Jardim do Largo da Maternidade Júlio Dinis
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Largo da Maternidade Júlio Dinis
4150, Porto
This is a small green space where some popular festivities take place.