Lisbon Tropical Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico Tropical) | |
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Location | Belém, Portugal |
Coordinates | 38°41′54″N 9°12′13″W / 38.6984°N 9.2036°W |
Area | 7 hectares (17 acres) |
Opened | 1906 |
Website | www |
The Lisbon Tropical Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico Tropical) is located between the Jerónimos Monastery and the Belém Palace, the official residence of the Portuguese president, in Belém, a few kilometers to the west of the centre of Lisbon. It occupies a total area of about 7 hectares, including a botanical park of about 5 hectares that is open to the public. Containing tropical, sub-tropical and temperate plants, the Garden is classified as a National Monument. Since 2015, the Garden has been part of the University of Lisbon.[1][2][3][4]