Lisbon Tropical Botanical Garden

Lisbon Tropical Botanical Garden (Jardim Botânico Tropical)
Entrance to the Garden
Map
LocationBelém, Portugal
Coordinates38°41′54″N 9°12′13″W / 38.6984°N 9.2036°W / 38.6984; -9.2036
Area7 hectares (17 acres)
Opened1906 (1906)
Websitewww.portaldojardim.com/pdj/2009/07/22/jardim-botanico-tropical-2/

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]

  1. ^ "JARDIM BOTÂNICO TROPICAL". Museu Nacional de História Natural e da Ciência. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Jardim Botânico Tropical". Portal do Jardim. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  3. ^ "JARDIM BOTÂNICO TROPICAL". University of Lisbon. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  4. ^ Martins, Rui. "Qual é a história do Jardim Botânico Tropical de Belém?". Casa das Aranhas. Retrieved 12 July 2021.