Lisbon's botanical gardens are - like most things in Lisbon - on a precipitous slope; they're also lush, tropical, usually empty and feel like they've been there a million years. A beautiful, cool oasis right in the heart of the city.
Rua Escola Politécnica, Principe Real;
Open every day from 9am - 7pm
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