Parque Eduardo VII

Named after British monarch Edward VII who toured Lisbon during a 1903 state visit to Portugal to reaffirm the Anglo-Portuguese alliance, this huge green space consists of 62 acres, making it the largest park in the city centre. It is really more of an inclined promenade flanked by a mosaic-patterned esplanade, trees and flowerbeds. Neatly clipped hedging provides decoration through the centre of the park. Sweeping city views can be enjoyed from the north end of the park where two estufas, or greenhouses (one hot, one cold) are located. The displays of exotic tropical flora in these hot houses are open to the public.