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Jardim do Carmo

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Largo de Martins Sarmento
4810, Guimarães

Guimarães

A garden located by the Convent of Carmo, in an area with some palaces. A pleasant space with a 16th century fountain.

Jardim dos Combatentes

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Largo dos Combatentes
3880, Ovar

Ovar

A garden with a fountain and an enormous variety of roses.

Jardins da Quinta das Lágrimas

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Estrada das Lágrimas
3040, Coimbra

Coimbra

A garden with many trees, some quite old and curiously shaped, strenuous paths and a wide variety of plants. Its importance is mostly related to the legend of Inês de Castro. The Farm's fountain is supposedly the "Fonte dos Amores" (Fountain of Love), mentioned by the poet Luís de Camões.

Jardim das Laranjeiras

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Praça 25 de Abril
7350, Elvas

Elvas

Located on the pit of the old Porta de Évora (Évora Gate), this space stands out for the aroma of the orange trees. Harmonious decoration, composed of geommetrical boxwoods, with two lakes in between them. Entrance by the door of the Largo 25 de Abril (April 25 square).

Jardim do Bacalhau

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Rua de Machede
7000, Évora

Évora

This garden is the ideal spot to rest after a walk through the old town between the yards of the Porta de Moura and Machede Velho.

Jardim do Marquês de Pombal

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Praça do Marquês de Pombal
4000, Porto

Porto

The Marquês garden is surrounded by plane-trees and those who visit may enjoy the lakes with water games that give this place a peaceful atmosphere. The iron bandstand, an offer of the city people, stands out.

Jardim da Arca d' Água

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Praça 9 de Abril
4200, Porto

Porto

The name “Arca d’Água” is due to the fountain and reservoirs that exist in this spot. This is one of the most pleasant gardens in the city and one of the top preferences of children, with its leafy trees, a lake with animals, an artificial grotto and lots of green spaces. “A Familía”, a sculpture by Charters de Almeida, from 1972 stands out.

Jardim da Boavista

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Praça Mouzinho de Albuquerque
4050, Porto

Porto

It was once the Feira do Livro (bookseller's fair) and the Festas Sanjoaninas (Saint John’ popular festivities) this garden surrounded by trees is the ex libris of the Boavista area. At the centre rises the “Monumento de Homenagem aos heróis da Guerra Peninsular” (monument in honour of the peninsular war heroes), planned by the sculptor Alves de Sousa and the architect Marques da Silva. It is a huge granite column, 45 meters height, with a peninsular lion slaughtering a Napoleonic eagle on the top. This place is usually called Rotunda da Boavista.

Jardim de Carlos Alberto

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Praça Carlos Alberto
4000, Porto

Porto

Small garden, from the XIX century, whose conception reflects an architectonics harmony. The trees surround the Monumento aos Mortos da Grande Guerra (monument to the First World War heroes).

Jardim de Teófilo Braga ou da Praça da República

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Praça da República
4050, Porto

Porto

Lawn space with trees, some flower beds and sculptures. The garden is surrounded by a set of mansions with some importance. This garden is known as Praça da República.

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