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Palacio de Cristal

Rua D. Manuel II, Porto 4050-345, Portugal
225 430 360
Ranked #20 of 34 attractions in Porto
4.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Parks
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Boston
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Walk the extra 5-10 min from the center of town to visit the garden. Beautiful place to wander, lots of roses, and views of the river. More

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Hartford, Connecticut
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

the grounds and gardens below are very nice, the palace itself was nondescript. The schoolchildren on a field-trip littered the areas they visited, their disrespect was deplorable. More

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El Sobrante
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Strolling through the Jardim do Palacio de Cristal on a sunny afternoon, flowering trees, peacocks and chickens/roosters adding color was a pleasant respite after exploring the city life of Porto. Nicely kept grounds. A pretty place for a slower pace. A friendly chance encounter with a helpful and informative resident who provided her recommendations of Porto sights made the visit... More

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Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012
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The main building is an unexpected architecture, surrounded by beautiful gardens and nature sounds. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Speaking of the Crystal Palace is always an input port of the past and remember their origins, since its original construction was not, nor is related to the current utility. Initially the building of the Palace was for the purpose of exhibition industry, agriculture and art. The building, inaugurated on September 3, 1861 by King D. Pedro V, consisted of... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Palacio de Cristal is an amazing place if you pretend to spend a good evening walking and seeing the views to Douro River. It has an amazing green area where you can relax while enjoying nature life inside the city center. More

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Chaves, Portugal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

More than the building itself you must go to the gardens and catch the view to the river. Beautiful sunset :) More

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Porto, Portugal
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

Palácio de cristal was home to expositions and sports activities! Nowadays it's being discussed its future. You can walk through the gardens and lakes with ducks and peacocks. Perhaps one of the most romantic spots in Porto! More

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Providence, Rhode Island
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2012

Explore the different walkways to find great views of the Douro river and its surroundings. A snack-bar and restrooms are available on the premises. You can see beautiful peacocks wandering around this park just inches from you. More

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Porto, Portugal
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2011

The Palacio de Cristal itself has nothing interesting about it. What it's really worth is wondering around the Palacio de Cristal gardens. Beautifull landscapes and excellent views of the city of Porto and Gaia. More

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