Water Gardens, Lisbon

Name: Water Gardens
Address: Lisbon, Portugal

#220 among attractions in Lisbon

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Facts and practical information

The Jardim Mário Ruivo, formerly called Jardins de Água, or Water Gardens, is a garden in Lisbon. It is located in the riverside area of Parque das Nações. It was made alongside Expo 98, whose main theme was oceans and water. To that extent the garden has a series of educational and sports equipment that have water as the main theme. Such instruments relate to various historical periods and distinct cultures. It consists of several parts: the Palm Gardens, the Mediterranean Orchard, the Ulysses Pond, the Cascade Building and the Hydraulic Garden.

By edict of the Lisbon City Council of May 30, 2018, they were renamed Jardim Mário Ruivo.

Elevation: 20 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°45'41"N, 9°5'36"W

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Parque das NaçõesLisbon Portugal

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Water Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lisbon Oceanarium, Parque das Nações, Centro Comercial Vasco da Gama, Marina Parque Das Nações.

~730 ftN
Waterside aquarium with ocean ecosystems
Lisbon Oceanarium, Lisbon
4 min walk • The Lisbon Oceanarium, a beacon of marine conservation nestled in the heart of Portugal's capital, stands as a modern-day ark of aquatic life. Opened in 1998 as a centerpiece of the Expo '98 World Exposition, it is one of the largest indoor aquariums in Europe and one...
~1030 ftNW
Park
Parque das Nações, Lisbon
5 min walk • Parque das Nações, once the site of the 1998 Lisbon World Exposition, is now a vibrant and modern district in Lisbon, Portugal, that epitomizes contemporary urban development. This sprawling park, situated along the Tagus River, is a testament to the city's...
0.5 miNW
38°46'5"N • 9°5'50"W
Centro Comercial Vasco da Gama, Lisbon
13 min walk • Nightlife, Cinema, Shopping
~1940 ftS
38°45'22"N • 9°5'34"W
Marina Parque Das Nações, Lisbon
10 min walk • Sailing, Marina, Watersports
~1540 ftNW
Glass-fronted waterfront casino complex
Casino Lisboa, Lisbon
8 min walk • Casino Lisboa is a casino located at Parque das Nações in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. It was inaugurated and opened to the public on April 19, 2006.
0.9 miN
145m-high tower with a viewing platform
Vasco da Gama Tower, Lisbon
24 min walk • The Vasco da Gama Tower is a 145-metre lattice tower with skyscraper in the civil parish of Parque das Nações, the municipality of Lisbon, in Portugal. Built on the north bank of the Tagus river, it is named after the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. The tower portion is the tallest structure in Lisbon.
1.3 miNW
Temple
Lisbon Portugal Temple, Lisbon
34 min walk • The Lisbon Portugal Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the civil parish of Moscavide e Portela, in the Portuguese municipality of Loures. It is the first and only LDS temple constructed in Portugal.
~730 ftNW
Museum, Science museum
Pavilhão do Conhecimento, Lisbon
4 min walk • The Pavilion of Knowledge - Living Science Center, originally the Knowledge Pavilion of the Seas, is a science museum located on the right bank of the Tagus River in Parque das Nações, Lisbon, Portugal.
~190 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Teatro Camões, Lisbon
1 min walk • Theatre Camões is a concert hall is situated in the civil parish of Parque das Nações, municipality of Lisbon.
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Altice Arena, Lisbon
13 min walk • Altice Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in Lisbon, Portugal. The arena is among the largest indoor arenas in Europe and the largest in Portugal with a capacity of 20,000 people and was built in 1998 for Expo '98.
1.1 miSW
Park, Trail
Parque Urbano do Vale Fundão, Lisbon
28 min walk • The Vale Fundão Park is a garden in Lisbon, and is considered a tourist spot in the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Water Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Teatro Camões, Lisbon (1 min walk), Pavilhão do Conhecimento, Lisbon (4 min walk), Lisbon Oceanarium, Lisbon (4 min walk), Parque das Nações, Lisbon (5 min walk).

How to get to Water Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Water Gardens:

Bus

Oceanário de Lisboa • Lines: 26B, 728 (4 min walk)
Avenida Fernando Pessoa • Lines: 26B (8 min walk)

Train

Lisboa Oriente (14 min walk)
Braço de Prata (29 min walk)

Metro

Oriente • Lines: Vermelha (15 min walk)
Cabo Ruivo • Lines: Vermelha (15 min walk)