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Portuguese royalty always had privileged access to Tapada das Necessidades<\/strong>, and while the park is open to all now, it remains one of Lisbon\u2019s best-kept secrets. The park is just a\u00a0few steps away from Cemit\u00e9rio dos Prazeres, the last stop of tram 28<\/a>, but only a handful of tourists make it to Tapada das Necessidades.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

We love its quiet atmosphere, the cactus garden and most of all, the incredible views it boasts over the Tagus river.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With such a picturesque setting, it\u2019s hard to imagine this hidden Lisbon park was once a hunting ground for the Royals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Photo Credit:\u00a0cityodes<\/a>, Text Overlay:\u00a0Devour Lisbon Food Tours<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Finding the Entrance to the Park: North vs South<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Whichever way you enter the Tapada, you\u2019ll always spot a pink building.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

At one end, an abandoned mill, at the other, a renovated palace, contrasting the North and the South entrance of the park.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Coming from the North side feels like sneaking into private property. There are no signs stopping you from entering at Rua do Borja, yet you proceed with caution.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As you head downhill, you\u2019ll see the 25 de Abril bridge at a distance, perfectly framed by a row of cacti and exotic trees. Had it not been for the bridge, you would have never guessed you were in Lisbon.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Arriving from the South entry near Cal\u00e7ada das Necessidades has its perks too. There\u2019s a guard by the entrance, so you don\u2019t feel as intrusive. And, if you\u2019re lucky, the peacocks might be there to welcome you in, along with some friendly stray cats.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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If you enter the park through the South side you might spot some peacocks! Photo credit: cityodes<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Pink Palace – Pal\u00e1cio das Necessidades<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Beside the park, there\u2019s a striking pink building known as Pal\u00e1cio das Necessidades.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

For years, this palace was the country\u2019s official royal residence. It was here that the last Portuguese king was staying when the monarchy ended in 1910.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Today the building is home to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which sadly means it\u2019s not open to visitors.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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While you can’t go inside Pal\u00e1cio das Necessidades you can still admire it from the outside. Photo credit: cityodes<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Picnics at Tapada das Necessidades<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The picnics at Tapada das Necessidades are a long-standing tradition. The Royals loved it, and so did \u00c9douard Manet who visited the park in 1859.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It\u2019s said that this visit inspired him to create Le d\u00e9jeuner sur l\u2019herbe<\/em>, which you can see today at the Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay in Paris.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Most recently, the Tapada became one of the locations for Out Jazz,<\/a> a free music festival that occupies Lisbon\u2019s parks every summer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The last edition at Tapada was in 2016, but we\u2019re hoping it returns soon, so others can discover this hidden Lisbon gem.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In the meantime, you\u2019re free to wander on your own, plan a picnic with friends, or just say hi to the peacocks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The circular greenhouse is one of the most prominent buildings you’ll find inside Tapada das Necessidades. Photo credit: cityodes<\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Portuguese royalty always had privileged access to Tapada das Necessidades, and while the park is open to all now, it remains one of Lisbon\u2019s best-kept secrets. The park is just a\u00a0few steps away from Cemit\u00e9rio dos Prazeres, the last stop of tram 28, but only a handful of tourists make it to Tapada das Necessidades. 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