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So, an urban lung.
I knew the name Estufa Fria (the literal translation is cold greenhouse), but I had never visited it, until a couple days ago. I was invited due to work, for a presentation of a new product, and the lecture was inside that place. So there I went, to the heart of Lisboa, and when I found myself inside, I wondered how the hell I hadn't visited before.
Estufa Fria lies next to Parque Eduardo VII, one of the most known urban parks in Lisboa. It's a very well kept garden, whith over 300 plant species, separated in different areas; I've read a little bit about it after visiting and it's amazing how the project started so long ago. They have an awesome website explaining a little bit of the story and what you can find there, so I'll leave you a link here if you want to check it. And I'm going to share what have I found inside.
As you enter, you'll find a large passageway surrounded by greenery, that shortly after bifurcates in different paths, some wider, and some really narrow.
Since this serves an educational purpose as well, you have signs for all the plants inside, explaining what they are and their origin; I love to know what I'm looking at!
Fortunately I arrived early to the presentation, so I could roam around and get lost among all the different flowers and bushes and small trees. The space is huge, and I think I missed a ton of places to see; if I read correctly, this is only part of the greenhouse, since there's another area to the tropical plants, and also an interpretation center with more information and occasional expositions. But even just this part, was more than enough to spend quite some time admiring the view.
At the end of the road, lies the building that is now used for special events. Funny how most of my colleagues didn't seem that interested in checking all that was around them; even if it wasn't my first time here, I doubt I would resist taking another tour! There was also some pieces of art inside, as well as little lakes.
Outside the greenhouse building, a big lake and more greenery awaited, part of the Parque Eduardo VII.
And of course, where there's nature, there's usually birds as well, and the birdwatcher in my can't resist keeping an eye on these creatures!
For the ones more into flora than fauna... well, you've probably realised by now this would be a little paradise.
If you ever visit Lisboa, and need to take a break from the city's rythm, this is a perfect place to do so; the tickets are inexpensive, and chances are you'll visit the aforementioned urban park, so this little gem is right next door.
I did saw a few tourist roaming around, so it's good to see this place doesn't go completely unnoticed. It's so great to finally visit and realise that it's very likely there are still so many gems to be discovered in my home country. I might go back here again in a near future, and make a more prolonged visit.
Because for this small sample... it definitely deserves a full exploration, right? ;)
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The epitome of hidden gem. Amazing place. I need to visit Lisbon again as I only scratched the surface when I was there during my stop over from the Azores so I´m putting this place on my to see list for my next visit :)
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Thanks! Definitely should be; I loved it. If you come to this part of the world let me know, I can probably pinpoint the not to miss and the tourist traps! ;) !BEER
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Too bad there aren't signs in nature lol I'm awful at identifying plants. Cool place 👍 I love hidden oasis like this in the urban landscape.
There are now some awesome apps to help identify fauna and flora. For birds when I'm travelling I use Merlin app and it´s just awesome; I know that some exist for plants as well, like iNaturalist.
I have been there years ago quite by accident. Had no idea there was this gem there. And as far as I remember I did not pay any entry fee. I have no idea if it was some free entrance day, or the tickets were introduced later. Beautiful place!
There is an entrance fee now, but for the price (think it's 3,5€), it's money well spent!
That is not much at all. I remember I love it so if it's still like that, is worth it.
Definitely is!
Wow what a lovely post. All the photographs are just amazing...👍 Everything just looks so fantastic... Thanks for sharing.🙏
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