Ajuda Botanical Gardens is one of Portugal's oldest botanical gardens, laid out near the royal residence after the 1755 earthquake. Its terraces, plant collections, and quieter setting make it a useful counterpoint to Belem's busier monuments.
Ajuda Botanical Gardens is one of Portugal's oldest botanical gardens, laid out near the royal residence after the 1755 earthquake. Its terraces, plant collections, and quieter setting make it a useful counterpoint to Belem's busier monuments.