Parque Eduardo VII
Situated at the northern end of Avenida da Liberdade, at the top of Marquês do Pombal Square, this is the largest park in Lisbon. Initially called the Freedom Park, it was renamed the King of England who, in 1903, came to Lisbon to reaffirm the alliance between the two countries. With twenty-five hectares, it develops along a central axis materialized in the large mall with a large grassy slope, offering unique corners and various valences. In the northwest corner is the Cold Greenhouse. Nearby is a large koi pond and a children's playground in the shape of a galleon. On the east side is the Carlos Lopes Pavilion, built in 1932, the stage of various diverse. At the top is the 25th April Monument by João Cutileiro, followed by the Amalia Rodrigues Garden and a monumental viewpoint that has spectacular views of the S. Jorge Castle, the Baixa Pombalina and of course the Tagus River. . The park features many other venues, such as restaurants, terrace, gazebo, picnic area, tennis court, gym, swimming pool, and is also the scene of other events, such as the famous Annual Book Fair.