The park was inaugurated in the year 2000, shortly after the death of the world-famous Fado icon Amália Rodrigues.
It was designed by architect Gonçalo Ribeiro Telles, who received the Pritzker-equivalent 'Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe Award' for his landscape contributions.
The park is officially part of a larger continuous green space that includes the Parque Eduardo VII and the Jardim da Estufa Fria.
The site includes a permanent outdoor amphitheater frequently used for community events and cultural performances.
The park features a sophisticated water feature system that functions as a reflecting pool.
Jardim Amália Rodrigues is a contemporary urban park situated at the top of Parque Eduardo VII in Lisbon. Named after the legendary Fado singer Amália Rodrigues, the park features a central reflecting pool and an amphitheater design. It serves as a connector between the upper plateau of the city and the main artery of Avenida da Liberdade. The space is landscaped with terraced lawns and stone walkways designed by architect Gonçalo Ribeiro Telles. A notable stone sculpture dedicated to the singer is located within the grounds. The park is characterized by its elevated position, which provides expansive views over the city grid toward the Tagus River.
The upper terrace edge looking south toward the Tagus River with the reflecting pool in the foreground.
Bring a picnic blanket as the terraced grass slopes are designed for lounging.
Visit the nearby Estufa Fria located just below the park on the same hill for a contrast in botanical variety.
The stone benches near the upper ridge offer the best vantage points for city skyline observation.
Do not attempt to walk down the steep grass embankments if the ground is damp, as they can be slippery; use the paved stone paths.
