Lisbon Street Art: Where to Find the Best Murals

Lisbon has one of the world’s most exciting street art scenes, backed by the city council’s own urban art gallery. Giant murals cover whole buildings, faces are carved into walls, and animals made of rubbish loom over the streets. Here’s where to find the best street art in Lisbon, and the artists to look for.

Quick answer: see the Crono murals on Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, Vhils’ works in Alfama, Bordalo II’s giant animals made of rubbish (his famous raccoon has moved from Belém to Chelas), the walls of LX Factory, and the open-air gallery of Quinta do Mocho. The Underdogs gallery in Marvila is free to visit and has run guided street art tours.

Why go

Street art is part of how Lisbon looks today. Since 2008 the city council’s Galeria de Arte Urbana (GAU) has given artists legal walls, and owners of empty buildings have invited big names to paint them. The result is free to see, changes all the time and takes you into neighbourhoods most visitors never reach.

The artists to know

Vhils (Alexandre Farto)

Lisbon’s most famous street artist, known for portraits carved and chiselled into walls. Look for an early face on Travessa das Merceeiras, behind the cathedral, and his portrait of fado singer Amália Rodrigues on Rua de São Tomé in Alfama, made in traditional Portuguese pavement stones (calçada). Both are on a walk between the cathedral and the Portas do Sol viewpoint.

Bordalo II

Creates huge animals from rubbish and scrap, such as old tyres, car parts and plastic, to highlight waste and pollution. His most famous Lisbon work, the giant raccoon, first went up in Belém in 2015. When that building was due to be demolished, he rebuilt it as “Re-Raccoon” in Chelas in 2025. Smaller works pop up across the city, so keep your eyes open.

Os Gêmeos, Blu and Sam3

Created the famous Crono murals on abandoned buildings on Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, near Picoas metro. The Brazilian twins Os Gêmeos painted their trademark yellow figures, while Blu painted a crowned figure sucking up the earth through a straw. The buildings have an uncertain future, so see them while you can.

Where to see street art

• Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo: the Crono buildings, a short walk from Picoas or Marquês de Pombal metro. Allow 15 minutes.
• Calçada da Glória: a changing outdoor gallery on the steep street next to the (closed) Glória funicular, curated by GAU. You’ll need to walk up, as the funicular is out of service.
• Alfama and Mouraria: Vhils’ works, plus large photographs of fado singers on the walls of Mouraria. See Alfama and Mouraria.
• Graça and Santa Clara: big murals by AKACORLEONE on Rua Damasceno Monteiro and Add Fuel on Rua da Senhora da Glória, plus a 2024 work by Aryz at Campo de Santa Clara, near the Feira da Ladra flea market. See Graça.
• LX Factory: an old textile mill in Alcântara covered in murals, with shops, cafes and the Ler Devagar bookshop. Entry is free. See LX Factory and Lisbon markets.
• Marvila and Chelas: the east side’s warehouses, galleries and Bordalo II’s raccoon. The Underdogs gallery is here, usually open Tuesday to Saturday from 2pm to 7pm, with free entry.
• Quinta do Mocho (Loures): a neighbourhood transformed into an open-air gallery with more than 70 large works, with tours led by young residents. Check with Loures council for visits.

Estrada de Chelas

Since 2024 Bordalo II has had his studio in Xabregas, and he has invited other artists to paint the council-owned buildings along Estrada de Chelas. By mid-2024 there were more than 25 works on the street, including a half-monkey made with Vhils: one side carved into the wall, the other built from rubbish. It’s a working neighbourhood rather than a tourist area, so it’s best combined with Marvila.

A self-guided street art half day

• Start: Picoas metro for the Crono murals.
• Then: metro to Restauradores and walk up Calçada da Glória, finishing at the São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint.
• Next: head down through the Baixa to Alfama for Vhils’ faces near the cathedral.
• Finish: Mouraria’s fado portraits and lunch nearby.

That’s about 3 to 4 hours with stops, and plenty of hills. To add Graça, ride the Graça funicular up from Mouraria; it reopened in April 2026. Save LX Factory and Marvila for another day, as they’re at opposite ends of the city.

Tours

• Underdogs Gallery (Marvila) has run guided public art tours by appointment, visiting murals across the city. Contact the gallery for current tours and prices.
• Tuk-tuk street art tours cover more ground. See Lisbon tuk-tuk tours.
• See Lisbon street art tours.

Getting around

The murals are spread out, so use the metro and trams between areas. A 24-hour pass makes sense if you’re hopping around. For Marvila, take a train or bus from the centre; for LX Factory, tram 15 or the Cascais line train to Alcântara-Mar. See Lisbon public transport.

When to go

Any time of year works, but spring and autumn are best for walking the hills. Morning light is good for photos in Alfama, while the big walls on the avenues are easier to shoot on overcast days. Go to Marvila from Tuesday to Saturday afternoon, when the gallery is open.

Tips

• Street art changes: works get painted over or demolished, and new ones appear, so expect surprises.
• Be respectful in residential neighbourhoods like Quinta do Mocho; go with a local guide.
• Wear good shoes: the cobbles are steep and slippery.
• Combine with the city’s viewpoints and markets. See Lisbon’s best photo spots.

FAQ

Is Lisbon street art free to see?

Yes. The murals are on public streets, LX Factory is free to enter, and the Underdogs gallery has free entry. You only pay for guided tours.

Where is Bordalo II’s raccoon now?

The original 2015 raccoon was in Belém. Because that building was due for demolition, Bordalo II rebuilt it as “Re-Raccoon” in Chelas in 2025.

Can you ride the Glória funicular to see the Calçada da Glória murals?

No. The Glória funicular has been closed since the September 2025 accident, so walk up the street instead. The murals are still there to see.

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