HeritagePhoto Wikimedia CommonsLX Factory
Portugal
LXFactory is a trendy shopping and dining area situated in a redeveloped 19th century industrial site. Former textile warehouses and printing factories have been transformed into design offices, artists' studios and hipster stores with colorful street art plastered on the walls.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to El-Eek-ees Factory, or LX Factory, a sprawling urban sanctuary nestled beneath the towering shadows of the 25th of April Bridge in Lisbon's Al-kan-ta-ra district. This site is a fascinating case study in urban…
Listen in the app2Industrial Origins: The Ghosts of the Textile Era
To truly appreciate LX Factory, one must understand its industrial soul. In the mid-19th century, this area was the site of the Companhia de Fiação e Tecidos Lisbonense, a massive textile company. …
Listen in the app3Ler de-va-gar: The Temple of the Printed Word
No visit to LX Factory is complete without entering Ler de-va-gar, which translates to 'Read Slowly.' Often cited as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world, it is housed in what was once a printing plant. The…
Listen in the app4Urban Art and the Recycled Bee of Bordalo II
As you explore the outdoor spaces of LX Factory, the walls themselves speak to you through layers of street art and murals. The complex is an ever-changing outdoor gallery, where local and international artists are given free…
Listen in the app5Lan-doo Chocolate: The Alchemy of the Best Cake in Lisbon
For a sensory experience of a different kind, we must visit Lan-doo Chocolate. This small, unassuming shop has gained legendary status in Lisbon for serving what many consider to be the best chocolate cake in the world. …
Listen in the app6The Artisan Shops: A Hub of Curated Creativity
As you climb the stairs to the upper floors of the main factory buildings, you enter a world of individual artisan shops and studios. These spaces, which once housed administrative offices or specialized production units, are now…
Listen in the app7Gastronomy and the LX Rooftop: Views of the Tagus
As the day progresses, LX Factory transforms into a major culinary destination. The complex is home to a diverse range of restaurants offering everything from traditional Portuguese fare to international cuisines like Lebanese,…
Listen in the app8Final Reflections on the El-Eek-ees Factory
As we conclude our tour of LX Factory, we find ourselves back at the entrance, under the watchful gaze of the 25th of April Bridge. This complex is a remarkable example of how industrial heritage can be preserved and repurposed…
Listen in the app9Closing
Our journey through the El-Eek-ees Factory has shown us the power of imagination to transform the physical world. We have walked through the remnants of a 19th-century industrial giant and seen it reborn as a sanctuary for…
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What is LX Factory?
LX Factory is a place in Portugal with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.7035, -9.1789 |
| Last updated |
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