Crystal Palace Gardens
Jardins do Palácio de Cristal
A 19th-century city garden with free-roaming peacocks. Its viewpoint overlooks the Douro River and the wine-cellar rooftops of Vila Nova de Gaia.
The Crystal Palace Gardens date from the 19th century. The original glass Crystal Palace has been removed, and the site was rebuilt as a domed sports arena, now called the Super Bock Arena. The garden is divided into several themed small gardens, where peacocks, chickens and ducks roam freely. The viewing terrace on the south side overlooks the Douro winding toward the sea, the Arrábida Bridge and the wine-cellar rooftops of Gaia across the river. It is a free sunset viewpoint. The park contains the Romantic Museum and the municipal library. Admission is free. It is about a 15-minute walk from Clérigos Tower, or take Tram 1 to Massarelos and walk uphill.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00 am–9:00 pm (until 7:00 pm in winter)
Nearby sights
- Soares dos Reis National Museum
- Igreja do Carmo & Igreja dos Carmelitas
- Livraria Lello
- Clérigos Church & Tower
- Church of São Francisco
- Palácio da Bolsa
- Casa da Música
- Ribeira