Jardins do Palácio de Cristal (Crystal Palace Gardens) Reviews

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Jardins do Palácio de Cristal (Crystal Palace Gardens) is ranked #3 out of 23 things to do in Porto. See pictures and our review of Jardins do Palácio de Cristal (Crystal Palace Gardens).
The Crystal Palace Gardens boast green shrubbery, winding walkways, bright flora and bubbling fountains. Bring your camera along because you'll find plenty of photo opportunities here: Everything from the flower varieties to the expansive views of the Douro River beckons for your attention. (And if you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the peacocks that roam the gardens.) The park's name comes from the Crystal Palace that once stood here, though it was torn down in 1956 and replaced with a domed pavilion that houses a sporting arena and a multi-purpose events center, which was refurbished in 2019. Visitors routinely rave about the panoramic views afforded from this hilltop park. The best way to get to the Crystal Palace Gardens is via metro to the Aliados stop on the D (yellow) line or the Carolina Michaelis stop, which services the A, B, C, E and F (blue, red, green, purple and orange) lines. However, it is a bit of a walk (about 15 to 20 minutes) from either metro station. You could reach the attraction by bus: Bus lines 3, 20, 35, 37, 52, 78, 200 and 207 service the area. The gardens are open daily beginning at 8 a.m. and until 9 p.m. from April through September and until 7 p.m. from October through March. They are free to explore.