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Gardens in Sintra
Jardins do Palácio Nacional de Queluz
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Largo do Palácio
2745, Queluz
The gardens of the Palace of Queluz are a result of the sinthesis of decorative elements inspired by the 18th century French baroque, which is only natural since the construction was ordered by Dom Pedro according to the model of the Palace of Versailles. Almost abandoned, the Palace of Queluz was restored in the 1930s for the 1940 Exposição do Mundo Português (Exhibition of the Portuguese World). Currently, one can still see the lakes of Neptune and Amphitritis, the sets of sculptures and a part of the big lake.
Parque da Liberdade
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Volta do Duche, 60
2710-631, Sintra
A park with a picnic area, bars, a skating rink, a tennis court and several fountains and lakes. There is a wide variety of species.
Jardins do Palácio de Seteais
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Rua Barbosa du Bocage, 8
2710, Sintra
The gardens in the romantic style have a strong cultural influence from England. The palace has wide lawns sided by alleys that dignify the building. In the backside, there is a boxwood garden with hedges, quite elaborate.
Parque de Monserrate
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Estrada de Monserrate
2710, Sintra
In 1863, practically 100 years after th construction of the palace, Francis Cook asked Francis Birt to create the Monserrate Park. The park has thousands of trees and plants from different locations in the world. The most exotic come from Japan (bamboos) and from America (yuccos). A special note as well to the several grottos, waterfalls, lakes and corners of the park.
Parque Infantil Doutor João Batista Cambournac
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Praça de Dom Afonso V
2710, Sintra
Garden with flowerbeds lawns and large trees that has a fenced children's playground and in good condition.
Parque de Merendas de Volta do Duche
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Volta do Duche
2710, Sintra
Large picnic area.
Jardins do Parque da Pena
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Estrada da Pena
2710, Sintra
In this 16th century park, from the reign of Dom Fernando, there are statues, water surfaces, belvederes and several plants. The entrance costs 3.5 €, 2 € for youngsters and senior citizens. It may be visited between 9 am and 8 pm.
Jardim da Vigia
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Rua Doutor Higinio de Sousa
2710, Sintra
A small garden with a belvedere that has views of the castelo dos Mouros (Moors' Castle) and of the National Palace of Pena.