Jardim Amália Rodrigues, Lisbon
The Jardim Amália Rodrigues is a pleasant park located just north of Parque Eduardo VII and the Estufa Fria. It opened in 1996.
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| A sign dedicated to the fado diva |
The garden, which consists of a grassy hillock and a lake, was named in 2000 after the famous fado singer, Amália Rodrigues (1920-1999).
The area is one of the highest points in the city and has excellent views. The nearby El Corte Ingles is also prominent.
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| The lake and cafe |
The park is decorated with a statue by the Colombian sculptor Fernando Botero and an excellent cafe/bar and terrace surround the small lake. The cafe Linha d'Água serves coffee, beer and light lunches.
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| Statue by the Colombian sculptor Fernando Botero |
Access - Getting There
Jardim Amália Rodrigues
Alameda Cardeal Cerejeira
1070-310 Lisboa
Portugal
The nearest Lisbon metro stations to Jardim Amália Rodrigues are Parque and Sao Sebastao.
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| Modern art in the park |
Other parks and gardens in Lisbon include the Jardim Afonso Albuquerque in Belem, the nearby Parque Eduardo VII, the pleasant Jardim Mário Soares near Campo Grande and Gulbenkian Garden.
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| The park is a great place to relax |
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| The park is also close to the Gulbenkian Garden, a few minutes' walk away |
Map
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