Neighbourhood
Alfama
Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon's oldest quarter, a maze of lanes, tiled houses, washing lines and fado bars.
Shopping · Portugal · Lisbon
LX Factory
A former industrial complex turned creative hub of shops, studios and cafes.
Free to enter about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why LX Factory matters
LX Factory is an old textile works reborn as a creative quarter. Street art covers the walls, and inside are bookshops, studios, restaurants and design stores. It's a good spot for a lazy Sunday afternoon, when a market often takes place.
Talking points
- It was once a textile factory.
- Murals cover many walls.
- There is a bookshop in a former printing space.
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