| Park Tejo | |
|---|---|
| Parque Tejo | |
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| Type | Municipal |
| Location | Parque das Nações, Lisbon |
| Status | Open all year |
Parque Tejo was created following the International Exhibition of 1998 is Lisbon, based on the idea of re-establishing the environmental quality of the Tagus riverfront. [1]
In 2023, it was renovated under the supervision of the architect António Maria Braga [2] and renamed "Campo da Graça" World Youth Day 2023
The Parque do Tejo area is a prime spot for waterfowl watching in the city of Lisbon. [3] It is possible to observe:
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