Edward VII Park

Edward VII Park is a lovely public park in Portugal. It covers 26 hectares, which is about 64 acres. The park is north of Avenida da Liberdade and Marquis of Pombal Square in the heart of Lisbon.

The park is named after King Edward VII of the United Kingdom. He visited Portugal in 1903 to help friendly ties between the two nations and support the Anglo-Portuguese Alliance.

Every year, the Lisbon Book Fair takes place in Edward VII Park, making it a special spot for readers and book lovers.

History

The park was built in the early 1900s to replace a green space that was removed to create Avenida da Liberdade. It was first called Liberty Park. The name was later changed to honor King Edward VII of the United Kingdom after his visit in 1903. In 1945, a Portuguese architect redesigned the park to look like it does today.

Facilities

The park has a big grassy area in the middle with long paths on each side. It is split into two zones with many trees. In one corner, there is a special place called the Estufa Fria. It used to be a stone quarry, but now it is a greenhouse filled with amazing plants from all over the world, like palms, banana trees, and tropical birds.

Close to this greenhouse, there is a lake where you can see big carp fish, and a playground for kids that looks like a ship. On the other side of the park, there is a building called the Carlos Lopes Pavilion. It was once shown at a big exhibition in Brazil many years ago. At the far end of the park, there is a special viewpoint with a big monument for an important moment in Portugal’s history. Next to it is a garden that honors a famous Portuguese singer. The biggest Portuguese flag in the world is often shown at this spot in the park.