Gulbenkian Park, Green park in Avenidas Novas, Portugal
Jardim Gulbenkian is a green park in Lisbon that spreads across multiple levels with lakes, bridges, and pathways threading through thick vegetation and open grass areas. The space features modern landscape design with naturalistic water elements and well-maintained walkways throughout.
The park was designed in the late 1960s by landscape architects António Viana Barreto and Gonçalo Ribeiro Telles. Its creation marked an important moment in Lisbon's urban development as a modern green space for the growing city.
Local residents use the park regularly for walks, picnics, and quiet moments surrounded by greenery and water features. It serves as a neighborhood gathering place where people enjoy observing birds and plants throughout the seasons.
The park opens daily from sunrise to sunset and is easily reached from São Sebastião and Praça de Espanha metro stations nearby. The pathways vary in difficulty with some areas requiring more climbing than others, so plan your visit based on your pace.
Scientists documented an impressive variety of wildlife here, recording more than 200 plant species and over 40 bird types in the urban green space. This diversity makes the space a surprisingly rich ecosystem in the middle of the city.
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