Arroios

Arroios is an administrative district in central Lisbon formed by combining three former parishes, covering a compact urban area with a active street life. The neighborhood shows buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries lining its main streets, with Rua de Arroios and Avenida Almirante Reis serving as important thoroughfares.

The district was created in 2012 through Lisbon's administrative reorganization, which merged three former parishes: Anjos, Pena, and São Jorge de Arroios. This consolidation formed the modern administrative structure that exists today.

The neighborhood brings together people from many backgrounds, creating a diverse community that you notice in the shops, restaurants, and daily interactions along its main streets. This mix of cultures shapes how the district looks and feels today.

The district is easy to explore on foot since the streets are closely spaced and its main roads are easy to find and follow. You can reach most places quickly by walking, especially when starting from one of the central squares.

The Viúva Lamego ceramics factory, founded in 1849, still makes tiles using traditional methods within the district's boundaries. This workshop represents a rare example of a factory that has kept its original craft alive over so many decades.

Location: Lisbon

Inception: November 8, 2012

Website: https://jfarroios.pt

GPS coordinates: 38.72889,-9.13806

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25