Jardins do Palácio de Cristal do Porto
This late 19th century garden, designed by the architect Emile David, has exotic plants, rose gardens, fountains, ponds, animals, statues, water mirrors, avenues, concert spaces, a children's space, belvederes and a chapel. Inside, it houses the Rosa Mota Pavilion, a sport and cultural events' venue, the Almeida Garrett Library, among other equipments. In this landscaped complex the Garden of Feelings deserves to be highlighted, as it offers an excellent panoramic over the river Douro.
- Difficult external parking, Private parking
- Gardens
- Tables & benches, Pool, Wild animals, WC, Bar/snack-bar, Restaurant
Characteristics
- monday: 08:00-21:00
- tuesday: 08:00-21:00
- wednesday: 08:00-21:00
- thursday: 08:00-21:00
- friday: 08:00-21:00
- saturday: 08:00-21:00
- sunday: 08:00-21:00
- holiday: 08:00-21:00
- monday: 08:00-19:00
- tuesday: 08:00-19:00
- wednesday: 08:00-19:00
- thursday: 08:00-19:00
- friday: 08:00-19:00
- saturday: 08:00-19:00
- sunday: 08:00-19:00
- holiday: 08:00-19:00
opening hours
Summer
Winter
Gardens near Jardins do Palácio de Cristal do Porto
Jardim da Quinta Tait
This space is, together with the Palácio de Cristal gardens and the Quinta da Macieirinha, the Palácio de Cristal Park. It has a grove area, a box formal garde…
Jardim do Largo da Maternidade Júlio Dinis
This is a small green space where some popular festivities take place.
Jardins da Quinta da Macieirinha
This are cut out gardens, with various plants, where the Museu Romântico (Romantic museum) and the Solar do Vinho do Porto (Porto wine manor) are integrated.
Miradouro da Torre
Placed at the Palácio de Cristal gardens, it is installed in a small granite tower, offering a dazzling view of the Douro sides.
