I always struggle to start a new post, I never know how to beggin - probably the number one reason for me not to write as often as I would like to. So here I sit, sipping on my tea and wondering what the heck should I start with...
So here we go - Palácio
de Cristal gardens are the perfect place to spend a peaceful Sunday afternoon
with the family. It probably has the best panoramic view of the old part of the
city and Douro river. It has a total area of 9,57ha, and was designed by the German
landscaper Emile David in order to embellish the area around the Palácio de
Cristal (Crystal Palace), which was demolished in 1951. Pavilhão dos Desportos
took its place, it was designed by the architect José Carlos Loureiro. Since its
construction, all kinds of sports have been played there, from hokey to badminton.
In 1991, its name was changed to Pavilhão Rosa Mota as a tribute to Rosa Mota,
one of the best Portuguese athletes of all time.
Inês Tavares
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