Parish of Arroios

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The Parish of Arroios was created in 2012 and implemented after the October 2013 elections.
Currently, the parish occupies the territory of the former parishes of São Jorge de Arroios and parts of the parishes of Pena, Angels and Saint Joseph.

Sixth most populous parish in Lisbon
With just over 33,000 inhabitants (2021), Arroios is the sixth most populous city of Lisbon, behind Lumiar, Marvila, Benfica, São Domingos de Benfica and Alvalade.

Area and Population

Fall in resident population
With 1.74 km², the parish of Arroios has a population of 21,167 inhabitants (INE, 2021). In 2011, the parish had 20,131 inhabitants (idem), with a drop in the resident population in this period.

Location

Located in the central area of the city of Lisbon, just north of the Historic Center, the parish of Arroios borders on the north with Areeiro , to the northwest with Avenidas Novas, to the east with the parish of Penha de França, to the southeast with the parish of São Vicente, to the south com Santa Maria Maior, to the southwest with Santo Antônio and to the northwest with the parish of Avenidas Novas.

Arroios

Curious about the origin of the name? That's right! Through the territory of the current parish flowed several watercourses.
"The name Arroios evokes those watercourses that existed around here and that still survive in the toponyms of the streets of the parish" [JF de Arroios].

About Arroios

The Parish of Arroios was once a stronghold of Lisbon's upper-middle and upper classes. Neighborhood with buildings signed by well-known Portuguese architects.

Nowadays, Arroios is a place where people from very different backgrounds live together:
"Immigration brought about great population changes in the area, and today it is one of the areas with the greatest interculturality of Lisbon, which the urban rehabilitation of the area has sought to frame" [JF de Arroios].

Move around Arroios

In addition to several bus lines (buses) of the company Carris, Arroios is served by several lines of the Lisbon Metro, the stations Anjos, Intendente, Arroios, Picoas, Saldanha and Alameda. Also, it is not far from the Restauradores station, in the center from Lisbon.

A bit of history

The Parish of Arroios was created in 2012, from the union of the parishes of São Jorge de Arroios and parts of the parishes of Pena, Anjos and São José.

"The settlement of this territory grew along the two first poles, the Church of the Holy Angels (1551) and the Convento de Santana (1562). Fertile lands, abundant in water, established populations and around here numerous convents were installed, which after the extinction of the Religious Orders were converted, the vast majority, in hospital equipment" [JF de Arroios].

"The opening of Avenida Almirante Reis determined the urbanization of nearby farms, with the emergence of Andrade, England, Azores and Colónias, thus known by the thematic toponymy, destined to the petty bourgeoisie that worked nearby" [Idem].

Arroios Parish Attractions

Among the main attractions of Arroios, the following stand out:

• the Miradouro do Monte Agudo

• the former Campo de Santana Bullring

• the Fountain of Neptune (Largo Dona Estefânia)

• the Arroios Convent

• the Viúva Lamego Ceramics Factory

• the Sotto Mayor Palace

• the Cinema Império


Learn more: Attractions in the parish of Arroios

What to do in Arroios

As a traditional residential neighborhood, the main options for activities are cafes, cinema, walks in the squares, go shopping and admire the city of Lisbon from the Mirante do Monte Agudo.

In addition to visiting the attractions of the parish, Arroios has good restaurants and cafes where you can chat with friends, spend quality time and savor the delicacies of Portuguese cuisine.

Learn more: Where to go in Arroios

Important urban roads

In addition to two subway stations (the Alameda and Arroios Stations), large avenues and streets pass through Arroios, such as Alameda Dom Afonso Henriques, Avenida Almirante Reis, Avenida Almirante Gago Coutinho (north-south) and Avenida de Roma, among others.

Arroios Parish Guide

To get to know Arroios better, see our Arroios Parish Guide!

+ Information

• Address: Largo do Intendente Pina Manique 40 42, 1100-285 Lisboa
• Telephone: 218 400 253
• Official Link: JF de Arroios
• On the web: www.facebook.com/freguesiasdearroios/
• Instagram: @freguesiasdearroios
• Opening hours: Open from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm

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