Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Jardim Dr. Mário Soares

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 93,844 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Jardim Dr. Mário Soares, Public garden in Alvalade, Portugal.

Jardim Dr. Mário Soares is a spacious public garden featuring lush vegetation, winding walking paths, and a central lake surrounded by open spaces. The layout includes recreational areas, green lawns, and designated zones for different activities throughout the grounds.

The site was known as Campo de Alvalade until the 16th century and hosted the siege of Lisbon by the King of Castile during the 1383–85 crisis. In 1801 the Count of Linhares planned its planting in the Romantic style for the Prince Regent João, and in 1816 the first horse races were held there. The southern half, renovated from November 2016, was inaugurated on 25 April 2018 under the name Mário Soares, who had died the previous year.

The garden's name honours Mário Soares, the president who died in 2017, and was given when the renovated south zone was inaugurated on 25 April 2018. Its statues do not depict Soares: at the north end stand D. Afonso Henriques and D. João I, a caricature figure called SAM sits by the south lake, and a monument to Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro marks the south end. The garden is celebrated in the Fado do Campo Grande, with lyrics by Ary dos Santos and music by Vitorino de Almeida.

The garden is split in two by Avenida do Brasil: the north part holds the rowing boats, the Café Concerto, the Casa do Lago restaurant on the lake island reached by a small bridge, and nine padel courts; the south part has the children's playground and the Campo Grande pool. The Campo Grande metro station lies nearby.

Along the northern section runs a scale listing the main achievements in mathematics, and four benches are carved as mathematical games: Mancala, Alquerque, Moinho and Hex. The garden lies in the valley of the Ribeira do Lumiar, which is why basalt is common in the grounds.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,844 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Operator
Câmara Municipal de Lisboa
GPS coordinates
38.75695,-9.15363
Latest update
October 28, 2026 20:21
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Jardim Dr. Mário Soares - Public garden in Alvalade, Portugal » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.