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Nuno Prates

A Lisbon-based gardener, botanical writer, and urban greening advocate known as The Lisb…

Nuno Prates is a Lisbon-based gardener, botanical writer, and urban greening advocate known as The Lisboan Gardener. A lifelong plant enthusiast, he specializes in creating lush tropical gardens in urban spaces while promoting biodiversity and greener cities. Through his writing and community projects, Nuno shares his deep knowledge of plants and invites both locals and travelers to experience Lisbon through its gardens, hidden green spaces, and unique botanical heritage.

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Writes about Portugal·Lisbon
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Garden · Lisbon

Jardim Botânico da Ajuda

Calçada da Ajuda, 1300-011 Lisbon

Portugal's oldest botanical garden, established in 1768, features elegant Baroque terraces, rare plant collections, and sweeping views of the Tagus River.

From Lisbon Gardener Nuno Prates
Garden · Lisbon

Jardim Botânico de Lisboa

Rua da Escola Politécnica 58, 1250-096 Lisbon

Hidden in the Príncipe Real neighborhood, this University of Lisbon botanical garden is home to thousands of plant species, towering palms, and Portugal's fi…

From Lisbon Gardener Nuno Prates
Garden · Lisbon

Jardim Botânico Tropical

Largo dos Jerónimos, 1400-209 Lisbon

Located beside the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém, this seven-hectare garden showcases tropical and subtropical plants collected from Portugal's former oversea…

From Lisbon Gardener Nuno Prates
Park · Lisbon

Parque Eduardo VII

Avenida Sidónio Pais, 1070-051 Lisbon

Lisbon's largest central park offers beautifully manicured gardens, wide lawns, and one of the city's finest panoramic viewpoints stretching toward the Tagus.

From Lisbon Gardener Nuno Prates
Place · Lisbon

Estufa Fria

Parque Eduardo VII, 1070-051 Lisbon

A hidden oasis inside Parque Eduardo VII, this complex of greenhouses features lush tropical plants, orchids, waterfalls, cacti, and succulents.

From Lisbon Gardener Nuno Prates
Park · Lisbon

Jardim da Estrela

Praça da Estrela, 1200-667 Lisbon

A romantic 19th-century public garden with ponds, mature trees, colorful flower beds, a historic bandstand, and one of Lisbon's favorite neighborhood cafés.

From Lisbon Gardener Nuno Prates
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In Nuno’s own words

There has always been sap running through my veins alongside blood.
From Lisbon Gardener Nuno Prates
We have replanted fifteen gardens across Lisbon, entirely through donations and without any support from the municipality.
From Lisbon Gardener Nuno Prates
I collect gardens rather than cars — and I am very happy about that.
From Lisbon Gardener Nuno Prates
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