Jardim Alfredo Keil, Lisbon
The Jardim Alfredo Keil (in Praça da Alegria) is a small public garden in Lisbon named after the romantic composer and painter.
Set on a terrace, the garden features exotic vegetation and a pond with a fountain. On the west side of the garden is a bust of Alfredo Keil (1850-1907), a musician, painter and poet. He is best remembered as the composer of the music for A Portuguesa, the Portuguese national anthem.
FeirAlegria takes place in the garden every fortnight with a variety of upmarket handicrafts on sale.
Also in Praça da Alegria is HotClub - a renowned historic jazz venue, featuring local talent and renowned artists in a cozy, cellar-style atmosphere.
Nearby
The garden is just northwest of Restauradores and Rossio and a short walk up a slight hill west of the ritzy Avenida da Liberdade.
Parks & Gardens in Lisbon
Other parks and gardens in Lisbon include the Jardim Afonso Albuquerque in Belem, the Parque Eduardo VII, the pleasant Jardim Amália Rodrigues, the Jardim Mário Soares, close to Campo Grande Station and the Museum of Lisbon (Pimenta Palace) as well as the renown Gulbenkian Garden.
Accommodation
Hotels in this pleasant area of Lisbon include Hotel Hotel, Hotel Alegria, and the 5-star, luxury Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade.
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