Easy hikes and walks around Charneca

The Mário Soares Garden, also known as Campo Grande Garden, is located in the parish of Alvalade, on the street named Campo Grande, being the largest garden in the center of Lisbon, occupying an area of 13.38 hectares, reaching 1,200m in length by 200m in width. The garden is divided into 2 zones, by Av. do Brasil: the North zone with 6ha and the South zone with 5ha.

Author: Nuno Saraiva Year of execution: 2018 Description: On Nelson Mandela International Day, July 18, the Alvalade Parish Council inaugurated the mural honoring the South African statesman, internationally recognized for his fight for freedom and peace. The painting is by Nuno Saraiva, in collaboration with João Carola, Marcelo Duchamp and Carine Demoustier. Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) was president of South Africa and leader of the anti-Apartheid movement, sentenced to life imprisonment in 1964, and released in 1990, after great international pressure. In 1994, after achieving multiracial elections, he was elected the first democratic president of South Africa. He passed away in Johannesburg, the city of his childhood, on December 5, 2013. Location: Rua Dr. João Soares

The Alameda Dom Afonso Henriques is a wide, landscaped avenue located in the heart of Lisbon, in the São João de Deus area, currently part of the parish of Areeiro. It is an iconic urban space that combines history, monumental architecture, and greenery.

Alameda Park, officially Jardim da Alameda Dom Afonso Henriques, is a public park in Lisbon. It features expansive lawns, mature trees, and flowerbeds, providing a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. The park is divided by Avenida Almirante Reis into two large lawns, with a small garden at the eastern end and the Instituto Superior Tecnico at the western end. A notable feature is the Fonte Luminosa, a monumental fountain that enhances the park's aesthetic. The park is also a public transport hub, intersecting the red and green lines of the Lisbon Metro at Alameda Station. It is a popular spot for relaxation, picnics, and community events.

Lisbon's Avenida da Liberdade is synonymous with elegance, luxury, and culture. Inspired by Paris's Champs-Élysées, this tree-lined avenue connects the Praça dos Restauradores with the Praça Marquês de Pombal and is lined with historic facades, refined cafés, and high-end shops.

Bordalo II is known for his urban art made from recycled materials, and this work follows that trend, albeit with a more sculptural approach. The stump also symbolizes the diversity of ideas, failure as part of learning, and the importance of culture and education in a sustainable society.

It was installed in February 2024 as part of the "110 Histórias, 110 Objetos" project, commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Instituto Superior Técnico. It is one of the first stone sculptures by Bordalo II, although it also incorporates recycled metal from the Instituto Superior Técnico's laboratories. It represents a young, hairy, and somewhat disheveled mane, a symbol of wisdom, youth, and learning potential. The artist describes it as a "sponge" still absorbing knowledge, in keeping with the academic spirit of the institution.

El Mocho de Pedra de Bordalo II es una Escultura Pública ubicada en Arroios, Lisboa, concreto junto al Jardim do Arco do Cego, en la entrada del Técnico Innovation Center del Instituto Superior Técnico.