Jardim do Arco do Cego is a one-hectare public garden in Lisbon’s Saldanha area, with flat paths, a lawn and free access. It’s about a 4-minute walk from Hotel Canada, a hotel near Jardim do Arco do Cego, making the garden an easy stop in this part of the city.
- Location: Saldanha, in the Avenidas Novas area of Lisbon.
- Access: Free.
- Layout: Flat paths and lawn, with wide paths described as accessible to wheelchair users.
- Hours: open 24 hours
What to expect in the garden
Jardim do Arco do Cego is a compact urban green space with a modern, flat layout. The garden was created by requalifying a former bus terminal, and its paths and lawn have no level changes between them.
Shrub hedges and low walls surround the garden, whose shape follows the outline of the city block. Outdoor fitness equipment adds another practical feature to the open space.
The municipal listing describes the wide paths as accessible to wheelchair users and marks the site for reduced mobility. A sculpture honoring Aristides de Sousa Mendes, created by Manuel Carmo, was inaugurated here in 2008.
Paths, green space and nearby landmarks
The garden’s paths cross a level lawn, with the surrounding hedges and low walls defining its edges. The municipal listing places it in Avenidas Novas; a map reference also identifies it as Jardim Jorge Luis Borges.
Instituto Superior Técnico and Saldanha station are near the garden. Its four bordering roads are Avenida João Crisóstomo, Rua de Dona Filipa de Vilhena, Avenida Duque d’Ávila and Avenida dos Defensores de Chaves. These boundaries help you identify the garden within the surrounding street grid.
How do you get to Jardim do Arco do Cego from Saldanha?
Saldanha station is one of the nearby reference points for the garden. The garden is a useful stop while spending time in the Saldanha area.
The garden is bordered by four avenues and streets, so you can approach it from the surrounding block. Its wide, flat paths are described as accessible to wheelchair users. The municipal listing gives opening hours as 24 hours and describes access as free; hours can change, so check the official site before you go.
When to include it in a Lisbon visit
Jardim do Arco do Cego fits into a visit focused on Saldanha and Avenidas Novas. For a broader itinerary, a one-day Lisbon visit from Saldanha can give the garden a place in a day around the area.
The garden is a practical outdoor pause near Saldanha station and Instituto Superior Técnico. Its location within a defined city block also makes it straightforward to pair with nearby streets rather than plan a separate cross-city outing.
FAQs
Is Jardim do Arco do Cego free?
Yes. The municipal description identifies the garden as free to access.
Is Jardim do Arco do Cego accessible for wheelchair users?
The municipal listing describes its wide paths as accessible to wheelchair users and marks the site for reduced mobility.
What is Jardim do Arco do Cego also called?
A map reference also names it Jardim Jorge Luis Borges.
What other garden is featured in a Lisbon guide?
Jardim da Alameda Dom Afonso Henriques and Fonte Luminosa is another garden covered in a Lisbon guide.