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Gardens, Parks and ForestsJardim da Praça da RepúblicaSituated in the main square of the town of Velas, this garden is particularly enhanced by its remarkable architectural setting, being framed by the Town Hall and the building that is home to the Velas Philharmonic Society.The bandstand in this (...)
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Gardens, Parks and ForestsPortas do SolNowadays, the Largo das Portas do Sol is a garden contained within ancient walls. It is one of the most important viewpoints in the Ribatejo region, being located in the south-east district of the city of Santarém. From here, you can see Almeirim, (...)
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Gardens, Parks and ForestsJardim Sena FreitasSituated in the centre of Ponta Delgada, the Jardim Sena Freitas is a highly popular place both for resting for a few moments and for enjoying a brief stroll amongst the brightly-coloured flower beds.Around the garden are some interesting old (...)
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Gardens, Parks and ForestsParque Florestal das Sete FontesThe Sete Fontes Forest Park is one of the most important nature reserves on the island of São Jorge and one of the island's largest parks, covering an area of 12 hectares.It is thickly wooded and has many footpaths and trails leading to leisure (...)
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Gardens, Parks and ForestsParque Eduardo VIIThe Eduardo VII Park lies in the Parish of São Sebastião da Pedreira, north from Avenida da Liberdade, and offers panoramic views over the city. Originally known as Parque da Liberdade, the gardens were rechristened with the name of the British King (...)
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Gardens, Parks and ForestsQuinta das RosasQuinta das Rosas is a Forestry Reserve situated close to the town of Madalena, and provides a pleasant leisure space with a picnic area, some small lakes and other recreational facilities.One of its most notable features is a Maroiço, a (...)
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Gardens, Parks and ForestsJardim da RepúblicaThe Jardim da República in Horta is a pleasant leisure area with wide avenues and grassed parterres, a small romantic lake edged with lava stones and a bandstand where concerts and other performances take place.Here you can discover the most (...)
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Gardens, Parks and ForestsJardim das Amoreiras ou Jardim Marcelino MesquitaThe Marcelino Mesquita garden, named after the dramatist, poet and writer, is in the Parish of S.Mamede. It was designed and inaugurated in 1759 by the Marquis of Pombal, with 331 mulberry trees. The intention was to stimulate the Portuguese (...)
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Gardens, Parks and ForestsTapada das NecessidadesThe Necessidades Tapada dates from 1604 and is located in the parish of Prazeres. In 1742, King João V acquired the surrounding farmland and built a large chapel, a convent and a palace for his own residence.In 1843, King Fernando had the gardens (...)
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Gardens, Parks and ForestsParque do Monte BrasilMonte Brasil Park Monte Brasil is a large park, densely populated with trees, with wide streets on its outside perimeter and a large number of footpaths.Inside the park, visitors will encounter lakes and pools, garden nurseries, a children's (...)
