Five hectares of tropical and subtropical trees right behind the Jerónimos monastery: old araucarias, dragon trees, an avenue of Washingtonia palms, ginkgos and endangered palms, plus a long-resident bird population; it also hosted the 1940 Portuguese World Exhibition, with its colonial 'human zoo'.
- Address
- Largo dos Jerónimos, 1400-209 Lisboa
- Hours
- Daily 10:00-17:00 (Oct-Mar), 09:00-20:00 (Apr-Sep); closed 25 Dec and 1 Jan (museus.ulisboa.pt)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 1 h
- Price
- EUR 8 with the Open Azulejo exhibition at Palácio da Calheta (museus.ulisboa.pt, 2026)
- Price level
- €
- Free entry
- Sundays 10:00-13:00
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Free on Sundays 10:00-13:00.
- The entrance is on Largo dos Jerónimos, right beside the monastery.