Garden of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon: Photos, Reviews & Location

Tranquil urban gardens with walking paths, lakes, diverse birds & a cafe in a picturesque setting.

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#5 of 65 Tourist attractions in Lisbon #1 of 16 Gardens in Lisbon

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

2.6 km from the center of Lisbon

Rating breakdown

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Av. de Berna 45, 1050-078 Lisboa, Portugal

gulbenkian.pt

+351 21 782 3000

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Quick facts

What is the rating of Garden of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation?: Garden of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 22,694 reviews.
How does Garden of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation rank in Lisbon?: Garden of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is #5 of 65 Tourist attractions in Lisbon by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Garden of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation located?: Av. de Berna 45, 1050-078 Lisboa, Portugal — 2.6 km from the center of Lisbon.
How can I contact Garden of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation?: Phone: +351 21 782 3000 · Website: gulbenkian.pt

Reviews (8)

Olga 2024 Jul 18

Garden of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

such a cool place, lots of places to sit, one of the most favourit places to spend free time , very popular with residents of Lisboa

JOHN ZAVALA 2024 Jul 05

Beautiful and spacious public garden with water features and art installations - cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating.

murat dogusan 2024 Jul 01

This is a peaceful garden in the middle of Lisbon. There are amazing events happening for free. Check their websites and plan your visit accordingly.

Rita Pereira 2024 May 31

Gulbenkian is a serene oasis in the city's heart. These beautifully gardens offer a perfect escape from the urban husteling with your love. With winding paths, lush greenery, and tranquil water features. The gardens seamlessly blend nature, art, and architecture, making them an ideal spot for reflection or a relaxing lunch break (with your love, once again and always when possible). Spending time here, you can truly feel the heartbeat of... Guess from who?
From your love.
Lovely place.

Nuno Castilho 2024 May 18

Beautiful gardens on the grounds of the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum.

Very well looked after with many trails and spaces to rest and enjoy the natural surroundings.

Karen Bean 2024 May 11

What a beautiful space (inside and out)! A small but well curated collection of antiquities through early 20th century. Beautiful gardens outside; I loved how one could view the outside while moving through the exhibits. Friendly staff and nice little cafe out in the garden. I would go back and definitely recommend it.

Jurgen Schouten 2024 Mar 21

Beautiful garden at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. It is open free of charge. On sunny days, it is quite busy with locals enjoying their time off, yet it's still pleasant, as people respect each other's space. Also, there are several places where you can get a beverage. In the park are sculptures and plants like bridalwreath spirea, Japanese camellia, Rubber tree, Intermediate periwinkle, Common boxwood, Portuguese cherry laurel, and many others. You'll find many benches to sit and enjoy the day. Of course, it is perfect in combination with a visit to the museum of the same name.

Carolina Saldanha-Ures 2024 Jan 07

You won't believe it until you experience it yourself! Lisbon's hidden gem awaits you with this remarkable art (and history) collection, its charming coffee shop and captivating garden. Take your time to savor the aromatic coffee and stroll around the mesmerizing garden. Trust me, this cultural center will be your favorite place in no time - like mine. (These pics are exclusively from the temporary exhibition, the Kings’ Gifts.)