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Parks and the Zoo: Estufa Fria
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    • rsilva
  • Updated By rsilva on May 27, 2005
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    • Parks and the Zoo - Lisbon
    by rsilva
    Located at the end of "Parque Eduardo VII", the spot that currently houses the actual botanical garden, was abandoned and some gardner noticed it was facing south, so he decided to take advantage of this warm spot to grow plants that were vulnerable to the cold north winds. It was very successful and in 1930 it was turned in to a Botanical garden. The roof over the Estufa Fria (Cold Greenhouse) gives shade but no heat, hence the name. In the 1950s, the "Estufa Quente" (Warm Greenhouse) was built next to the original garden. Its walls and roof are made of glass to better allow capturing light and heat and there is also an artificial lake built to create a subtropical climate.
    It currently occupies an area of about 10000 m2

    This is the most famous botanical garden in Lisbon and one of my personal favourites. I visited it several times when I was younger.

    It is open all year and entrance costs only 1 Eur.

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  • Address: Parque Eduardo VII, Lisbon
  • Phone: +351 21 3882278
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    Parks and the Zoo: Parque Eduardo VII
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    • rsilva
  • Updated By rsilva on May 24, 2005
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    • Parks and the Zoo - Lisbon
    by rsilva
    This park can be found on the north end of the "Avenida da Liberdade", behind the "Marques de Pombal" roundabout.
    Its original name was Liberty Park, but changed names at the time of the visit of the King of England in 1903 as a sign of respect and to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
    The "Pavilhão Carlos Lopes" (sports pavillion named after the Portuguese olympic champion) and the estufa fria (see tip) are located here. It is also a site for concerts, fairs (like the famous book fair) and exhibitions.

    I would avoid this area at night as it is known to be quite dodgy...

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  • Address: Parque Eduardo VII
  • Directions: On the north end of the "Avenida da Liberdade" behind the "Marquês de Pombal" roundabout
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    Parks and the Zoo: Oceanographic Aquarium - El Oceanográfico
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    • breughel
  • By breughel on June 18, 2007
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    • "Sea monster"
    by breughel, 4 more photos
    One of the best and largest aquariums with those of Barcellona and Seville in Spain.
    Really worthwhile visiting.
    Outside the centre of Lisbon on the Expo 98 site. Easiest is to go there by taxi (they are not expensive in Lisbon) but ask the driver to bring you the "Oceanografico" not just at the general entrance which is still far away from the Aquarium.
    The "Oceanografico" is composed of five parts on three floors:
    The Global Ocean in the centre of the building is an impressive 1.000 m2 and 5.000 m3 tank with a depth of 7 m with four massive 49 m2 (each!) acrylic windows on its sides and smaller windows at the corners. The water temperature is kept at a mild level so that about 100 species share this aquarium. Sharks, rays, among others are swimming around.
    There are four other parts: North Atlantic, Antarctic, Temperate Pacific and Tropical Indian each with their specific fauna and decor.

    Open
    Summer – 10.00 h
    Ticket office close – 19.00 h, Exhibits close – 20.00 h
    Winter – 10.00 h
    Ticket office close – 18.00 h, Exhibits close – 19.00 h

    Entrance prices:
    0 - 3 years old: free
    4 - 12 years : 5,25€
    13 - 65 years : 10,25€
    66 and more 5,75€

    The OCEANÁRIO has a restaurant ÁGUA E SAL which is comfortable and good.

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    Parks and the Zoo: Oceanario de Lisboa
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    • Dariana
  • By Dariana on July 22, 2004
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    • beware...sharks - Lisbon
    beware...sharks
    by Dariana
    Inaugurated in spring 1998 on the occasion of the Worl EXPO `98 is the largest of this type in the world. The original futurist building enclose auditorium that offers a visit into the virtual Oceanarium ( by means of steroscopic projection the events seems to move arround you),exhibition area and the main attraction:16 000 marine animals and plantsThe Oceanarium includes a central tank with salt water and four coastal habitats (marine life above and below water surface):Pacific Coast ,Atlantic Coast,tropical Indian Coast and Antarctic Ocean.You`ll be amazed in front of little ,sparkling coloured fish,amusing penguins,scary sharks and many ,many attractions.

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  • Address: Parque das Nacoes
  • Phone: (351) 218 917 002
  • Directions: Bus:28;Metro:Oriente
  • Website: www.oceanario.pt
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    Parks and the Zoo: Parque das Nacoes
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    • haiamisa
  • Updated By haiamisa on November 13, 2004
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    • View from the cable car to the park - Lisbon
    View from the cable car to the
    park
    by haiamisa
    The Park of Nations is the former Expo 98 site. The highlight is the world's second largest Oceanarium. Among the many buildings and attractions the Centre of Live Science is very interesting. Other attractions include water gardens, a cable-car (with stunning views to Vasco da Gama bridge and the whole area) that takes you along the river to the Vasco da Gama Tower. There are many restaurants, bars and shops in the area. There is also a toy train that takes you around the area. It is the best to buy a Park ticket, Cartao do Parque that allows unlimited access to the main sights and discounts at other attractions and discounts in some of the restaurants. You will need a whole day for the park. It is easy to get there with metro, get off at Oriente station and you will enter the park via a huge Vasco da Gama shopping center.See more pictures on my travelogue.

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  • Directions: Metro station Oriente
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    Parks and the Zoo: art?!
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  • By arasnosliw on July 27, 2004
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    • Parks and the Zoo - Lisbon
    by arasnosliw
    The park surrounding the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum is full of cheating spouses, pre-pubescent lovers, and lots of strange art.

    Here is an example of the fiiiine sculptures this park has to offer.

    The museum, on the other hand, houses some of the finest art in the city. So don't take into consideration the wretchedness of the park.

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  • Address: Avenida de Berna 45
  • Directions: take metro to Praca da Espanha
  • Website: www.gulbenkian.pt
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    Parks and the Zoo: Parque das Nações - Vasco da Gama Tower
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  • By bambino36 on October 4, 2004
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    • Vasco da Gama Tower, Lisbon - Lisbon
    Vasco da Gama Tower,
    Lisbon
    by bambino36
    The Vasco da Gama Tower was the symbol of Expo'98 and was built to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the sea route to India.
    On top of this tower, 104 meters above, there is a panoramic restaurant and deck, affording beautiful views of the Tagus River estuary, the Atlantic Ocean and a good part of Lisbon. The tower is 140 meters height.

    Opens from 10am to 18pm (winter) and til 20pm (summer)

    Entry fee: 2.5€

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  • Phone: (+351) 21 891 97 89
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    Parks and the Zoo: Eduardo VII
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    • solopes
  • Updated By solopes on August 6, 2009
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    Lisbon - Portugal
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    The park Eduardo VII marks the northermost and highest point of Pombal's Lisbon. It is a beautiful park, with excelent views over Lisbon and the River. There you may see the discussed (easy to understand why) monument of the 25 th April, the Estufa Fria, and the beautiful oldest sport pavillion of Lisbon.

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    Parks and the Zoo: Oceanarium (Oceanario de Lisboa)
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    • arasnosliw
  • Updated By arasnosliw on March 8, 2005
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    • facade of Lisbon's oceanarium - Lisbon
    facade of Lisbon's oceanarium
    by arasnosliw
    Lisbon's Oceanarium is located within the new and modern area in the Northeast, Parque das Naçoes, developed for the World Expo held in the city in 1998. The Oceanarium was also built during this period, the largest in Europe and one of the largest in the world. This modern looking building lies along the Rio Tejo, containing more than 25,000 animals. Don't miss the sharks, manta rays, and penguins.

    Set to recreate all 5 ocean habitats, the main tank holds species from all over the world. There are smaller tanks that recreate specific ocean habitats; the North Atlantic, the Antarctic Coast, the temperate Pacific, and the Indian Ocean.

    There is also rotating exhibits of varying interests; currently there is one on the history of bacalhau, a salted cod from the Arctic, the fish used for the national dish of Portugal (much to the oddity that the fish does not come from Portugal).

    Summer hours: 10:00-20:00
    Winter hours: 10:00-19:00

    Prices:

    Adults (13 years +) - 9 euros
    Family package (2 adults and 1 child) - 22 euros
    under age 3 - free
    4-12 years - 5 euros

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  • Address: Esplanada D. Carlos I – Doca dos Olivais 1990-00
  • Phone: +351 21 891 70 02
  • Directions: take the red line on the Metro to Oriente (Parque das Naçoes) Currently, the website is only written in Portuguese; they are working on an English version that will be up and running shortly. Check on the website to see if they have made progress.
  • Website: http://www.oceanario.pt/
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    Parks and the Zoo: Parque das Nações - Lisbon Oceanarium
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  • Updated By bambino36 on December 8, 2004
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    • Penguins in the Oceanarium, Lisbon - Lisbon
    Penguins in the Oceanarium,
    Lisbon
    by bambino36
    With more than 10,000 plants and animals of more than 250 different species, the Oceanarium is composed of 5 major habitats. The large central tank (16,000 cubic feet) represents the Global Ocean, while the 4 coastal habitat tanks recreate, respectively, the North Atlantic, the Antarctic Coast, a temperate coastline in the Pacific with its forests of giant kelp, and the Tropical Indian Ocean with its coral reefs.
    There are a total of 30 aquariums in the Oceanarium containing more than 23,000 cubic feet of salt water.
    I only was inside twice and of course the first time during the "expo"... by then it even had penguins!!

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