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Alcântara Fusion: The past meets the future

  • 6 stops
  • Free
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Starts at Rua Rodrigues Faria 97

Alcântara Fusion: The past meets the future, Lisbon

About this walk

Distance: 5 km Time: 70 minutes Alcântara is where Lisbon’s contrasts collide in the most captivating way. As you explore, you’ll pass centuries-old palaces nestled beside sleek modern structures, walk under towering bridges, and feel the pulse of innovation alongside echoes of the past. From creative hubs to historic gems, every turn reveals a new layer of the city. The route starts and ends at approximately the same location.

The stops

Walk them in order; each story plays when you reach its pin.

Map of the 6 stops on Alcântara Fusion: The past meets the future
  1. 1
    Stop 1

    LX Factory

    Factories turned to studios and cafés.

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  2. 2
    Stop 2

    Almada Negreiros Murals, Alcântara

    Murals guiding travelers through a terminal.

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  3. 3
    Stop 3

    Doca de Santo Amaro Renewed

    Warehouses turned into a lively marina.

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  4. 4
    Stop 4

    Overseas Historical Archive

    Maps and manuscripts of distant lands.

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  5. 5
    Stop 5

    First Electric Tram from Santo Amaro

    The depot where electric trams first rolled.

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  6. 6
    Stop 6

    Alcântara-Mar Station

    A seaside station for commuters and sunseekers.

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Ready when you are

Walk Alcântara Fusion: The past meets the future with ROODS.

6 stops through Lisbon. Open ROODS in your browser, walk to the first pin and the story plays.

  • Stories on a map, with narrated audio
  • Walk at your own pace, stop where you like
  • Runs in your browser. An app is optional.

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