Fodor's Expert Review Jardim Botânico da Ajuda
Belém
Garden
Portugal's oldest botanical garden—laid out in 1768 by the Italian botanist Domenico Vandelli (1735–1816)—is a relaxing place to spend an hour or so. Baroque fountains and stairways, Renaissance style terraced slopes, and meandering peacocks create a sense of splendor, and the aromatic "Scented Garden" adds to the sensory appeal.
