Parque Das Nações
Parque Das Nações
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This neighborhood was built up at the end of the 1990s mostly because of the Expo '98. The pavilions and structures that once were the home of all the Expo's attractions and exhibits are still culturally and artistically significant. In Parque das Nações you'll explore conference and concert pavilions, a shopping center, trendy restaurants and an enjoyable cable car ride you can't miss out on. On top of this, the amazing Lisbon Oceanarium (one of the most spectacular things you'll ever see in the city) will take your breath away: its respect and will to preserve natural wildlife is uncanny. Easily accessible by metro, bus or taxi from the city center, Parque das Nações is highly recommended for anyone who'll spend more than 3 days in the Portuguese capital.
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- Oriente • 6 min walk
- Cabo Ruivo • 7 min walk
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Linda S
Wilmette, IL39 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
A large group of buildings, art, and shops etc along the walk from the Nations Plaza ( small display of country flags) to oceanarium and beyond. We took the tram on site for the view and for the novelty and then walked by mistake way past the Oceanarium to the end of,the walk where the car dealerships started. The Oceanarium is directly outside the tram stop!
My friend thought it wasn’t worth the time but so I enjoyed the art and ambience. Could be skipped for sure! We did not go into the oceanarium.
My friend thought it wasn’t worth the time but so I enjoyed the art and ambience. Could be skipped for sure! We did not go into the oceanarium.
Written 14 February 2020
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Michael K
San Jose, CA1,107 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The words to describe this place is "stark" and "vast". From near the Vasco da Gama Mall, 155 flags lined a long skinny pond on the Grand Esplanade all the way to near the river. Other than a few large whimsical modern art pieces, there is not much here to see.
Written 19 June 2023
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Robin W. Food
Croatia414 contributions
Sept 2024 • Family
Parque das Nações is a modern district, developed through the urbanization of a former industrial area. Of all the architectural, urban, and sculptural achievements, I was particularly impressed by the Pavilion of Portugal, a work by the Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira. However, I was even more struck by three unnamed workers ‘clinging’ high above to the rooftop of a skyscraper, whose contrast with their surroundings prompts reflection on social stratification. Who are they and where do they come from?
Written 7 October 2024
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Pietro J
Toronto, Canada362 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
North east of downtown but easy to get to on the subway. A newly developed area with the waterfront area an attractive area for walks on the edge of the bay with marinas, houseboats, the aquarium, parks, restos, cafes, bars and a view of the bridge to the other side of the bay.
A collection of restos set back from the bay ....brazilian, sushi, seafood, burgers, vegetarian, mcdonalds, pizza.
Interresting architecture in the area with statues, sculptures and mobiles.
A couple of blocks inland are hotels, restos, bars etc.
A collection of restos set back from the bay ....brazilian, sushi, seafood, burgers, vegetarian, mcdonalds, pizza.
Interresting architecture in the area with statues, sculptures and mobiles.
A couple of blocks inland are hotels, restos, bars etc.
Written 15 April 2024
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LucaChiaraD
Bologna, Italy5,907 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The Parco delle Nazioni can be reached by taking the red metro, Oriente stop. The Oriente Station is a work of modern architecture by the famous Spanish artist Santiago Calatrava. The area, modern and redeveloped, is truly surprising. The Oceanarium is worth seeing and the cableway crossing is worth taking. The Vasco da Gama bridge and the Vasco da Gama Tower which represents the sail of a caravel are beautiful. Walk on Avenida dos Oceanos, photo at the cat sculpture by the artist Bordalo II.
Written 11 September 2023
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Giorgio C
Turin, Italy209 contributions
July 2024 • Family
Lisbon is not only past and museums but also modernity.
This neighborhood was built and redeveloped for Expo 1998 and (amazing!) is still alive and well today.
Thanks also to the railway station (the work of the architect Calatrava and the commercial counter Vasco da Gama) but not only because the neighborhood is residential with services and what remains of the xpo that mostly (I would say almost everything) has been reused. There is also a marina and a concert stadium, which are also active.
This neighborhood was built and redeveloped for Expo 1998 and (amazing!) is still alive and well today.
Thanks also to the railway station (the work of the architect Calatrava and the commercial counter Vasco da Gama) but not only because the neighborhood is residential with services and what remains of the xpo that mostly (I would say almost everything) has been reused. There is also a marina and a concert stadium, which are also active.
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Written 4 July 2024
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ΑΝΤΩΝΗΣ Κ
Thessaloniki, Greece12 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
PARQUE DAS NACOES or in Greek the park of nations. It has the flags of all the nations in the world. The Vasco da Gama shopping center is also nearby. There is also a modern cone-style fountain and a large plastic cat. Cable cars also operate in the area. In my opinion, it's nothing special, only check it out if you're in the area!
Written 13 September 2023
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Lacobrigense
Lagos, Portugal6,167 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Located in the eastern part of Lisbon, (very good times walking in this park, as I lived in Olivais Sul for many years) Parque das Nações, once the stage for a well-known International Exhibition, (Expo 1998) is nowadays almost a small town within another and which is so sought after by people to take advantage of the different cultural spaces.
It has been establishing itself as a residential area, increasingly sought after, combined with the great growth in the establishment of offices for large and small companies, making Parque das Nações one of the busiest areas of Lisbon.
The built green spaces invite strolls, as do all the entertainment options characteristic of the area, such as the interactive fountains, the cable car, the Oceanarium, a large shopping area, or simply a walk along the river, are always a reason to visit the Park.
The wide variety of public transport also meets the needs of those who don't want to use their own transport!
It has been establishing itself as a residential area, increasingly sought after, combined with the great growth in the establishment of offices for large and small companies, making Parque das Nações one of the busiest areas of Lisbon.
The built green spaces invite strolls, as do all the entertainment options characteristic of the area, such as the interactive fountains, the cable car, the Oceanarium, a large shopping area, or simply a walk along the river, are always a reason to visit the Park.
The wide variety of public transport also meets the needs of those who don't want to use their own transport!
Written 27 September 2023
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Malgorzata
12,085 contributions
July 2020
A lovely little strip of land along the Tagus river. It is wonderful to walk around the Parque das Nacoes at any time of the year. It also looked like a great spot to go on a lunch break. If you are looking for a nice spot for a stroll, This is that place.
Written 15 February 2021
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Ana Paula M
Jundiai, SP34 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Beautiful space! Incredible oceanarium! It's a shame that the signage isn't updated when work takes place... We wanted to visit the oceanarium, we followed the directions on the posts on the sidewalk, they told us to enter Rossio dos Olivais (av. with the flags). He told us to turn right when we found the Tagus River. OK, let's go. But it was a dead end. It was a long walk, especially for a weak person, using a cane, as was the case) when we found ourselves at a dead end! We walked back all the way (really long) to the outside sidewalk....to continue walking until the end of the sidewalk, not knowing if we were on the right path, since we can't trust the signage. A truly beautiful space, but one that doesn't think about its visitors.
Written 20 May 2024
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Em visita ao parque das nações observei que somente a placa de identificação do Brasil NÃO há o desenho da bandeira brasileira; Tendo em vista que em todas as outras placas há. Alguém pode explicar o motivo ???????
Written 15 July 2020
Não reparei nesse fato. É um ótima pergunta mesmo...
Written 16 July 2020
Is the water garden free or is there a cost? Thanks!
Written 25 August 2019
If you are referring to the walk along the sea/estuary, then it is completely free. We saw a small garden with water features which was part of the waterfront so again free to access. We weren't aware of a specific water garden where you needed to pay for entry.
Written 26 August 2019
Vou fazer uma longa conexao em Lisboa. Quero visitar o parque das Nações, desço na estação Oriente, a pergunta é: faço o percurso do parque à pé? Da para comprar ticket do oceanário na hora? Obrigada
Written 13 July 2019
Cheguei de Lisboa hoje. Sim você irá descer na estação Oriente, no Centro Comercial Vasco da Gama. Dá comprar o Ingresso do Oceanário na hora, ele abre as 10h.
Acho interessante aproveitar para fazer o passeio do teleférico e voltar a pé pelo boulevar, a paisagem vale a pena.
Se gosta de comida japonesa, a pedida é ir ao restaurante Sakura. preço do rodizio justo (12 ou 13 euros) excelente.
Written 15 July 2019
Bonjour, y a t'il toujours des consignes à bagages ? A quel prix ? Merci
Written 27 February 2019
Bonjour, au final nous avons trouvé une consigne facile dans la gare. en sortant du métro, il suffit de se diriger vers les quais de la gare routière et elle est sur la droite. Il vaut mieux prévoir de la monnaie mais sinon il y a un changeur de billets mais qui prend une commission de 0.50€. Nous avons payé 6.5€ pour trois bagages cabines dans un casier moyen pendant presque 6H. Super efficace et facile.
Written 6 March 2019
so is it same train on the way to SINTRA? possible after Sintra and drop by here for a late dinner & WALK AROUND. THANK YOU
Written 29 September 2017
There is a train Sintra x Oriente that is train station and also metro station. Oriente station is in front of the Vasco da Gama shoping that is included in area of the Parque das Naçoes.
Written 31 March 2018
estacionamento no parque das nações é gratuito aos finais de semana? se não quanto seria o valor da diária naquela região?
Written 18 September 2017
Boa tarde. O estacionamento é pago. A cobrança é efectuada à hora. Não tenho a certeza do valor para um dia, no entanto aponto para uns 10 euros.
Abraço
Written 18 September 2017
Hi! Is it the Cartão do Parque das Nacoes still available? I have read about it but I don't find any updated info about. Thanks!
Written 7 August 2017
We were staying in this area(amazing Hotel Myriad) in April and then I didn't see any info of that Card...and we visited all those major attractions there(Telecabine sightseeing Gondola, Oceanario etc.)
Written 7 August 2017
Hay zona de juegos infantil en alguna zona??? Que los niños se cansan de ver tanta "cosas de mayores"
Written 11 April 2017
Es de los mejores sitios para ir con niños (aparte del zoo)
A los crios les encanta los diversos "instrumentos musicales" raros como un enorme corneta o varios tipos de xilofonos que estan distribuidos a lo largo del paseo junto al rio
Claramnete el acuario es un destino que les encanta y el teleferico también
Written 14 April 2017
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