Parque de Monserrate
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.
Contacts
Estrada de Monserrate
2710,Sintra
- Parks
- Pool, WC
Characteristics
Gardens near Parque de Monserrate
Jardim da Quinta da Regaleira
The garden belongs to the Palace, with lawns and dense woods. There are belvederes, galleries and grottos. It may be visited from 10 am to 6 pm (8 pm in the su…
Jardim da Vigia
A small garden with a belvedere that has views of the castelo dos Mouros (Moors' Castle) and of the National Palace of Pena.
Jardins do Palácio de Seteais
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 ba…
Jardins do Palácio Nacional de 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 sin…
