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šŸ“°Street art, šŸ‘©ā€šŸŽØLisbon ranked 3rd best city in the worldšŸ†! šŸš‹Bababobo Shop, Azulejos and handicraft in Alfama, Lisbon, PortugalšŸ›ŗ

Writer: BabaBobo
BabaBobo
Mar 17
3 min read

Updated: Mar 20

Street Art in Lisbon : Places and artists

ā€œIn 2026, Lisbon confirms its place among the great world capitals of urban art.


According to the international Street Art Cities Awards 2025 ranking, the Portuguese capital is now the 3rd best city in the world for street art, behind Madrid and Athens, and ahead of Berlin, London, New York and Paris.


With more than 1,060 works listed, Lisbon is today one of the most exciting destinations in Europe for discovering urban art.


But what makes Lisbon street art unique is not just the quantity of works: it is the way in which it mixes with the heritage, architecture and identity of the city..."



Azulejos, Street art Lisbon, Photography Lisbon, Handicraft in Alfama Lisbon Portugal, Souvenirs shop Lisbon
Azulejos wall created by graffiti artist AndrĆ© SaraivašŸ–Œļø. 2016. Campo de Santa Clara.
Azulejos wall created by graffiti artist AndrĆ© SaraivašŸ–Œļø. 🧮53000 tiles on 950 m2 of wall offering to the eyes of the worldšŸ‘€one of the largest mural works produced in EuropešŸŒ

šŸ§œā€ā™€ļøā€‹Discover Calypso, the mural in Lisbon nominated for the best urban art in the worldā™€ļøā€‹

ā€œThe beauty of this mural lies in the balance between PatrĆ­cia Mariano'sšŸ‘©ā€šŸŽØvibrant technique and the depth of her chosen theme, with the artist using this mythological figure to weave a narrative about sustainability and the water cycle⛲, with the work inviting passersby to reflect on environmental engagement and the preservation of natural resourcesā™»ļø.ā€




  • ā€œThe noblest art the is nude. Ā» – Isadora DuncanšŸ§œā€ā™€ļørua do Alecrim, Bairro Alto, Lisbon
  • Urban art in the Zambujal neighborhood, Lisbon 🌈
  • šŸ§Æā€‹Somewhere in SetĆŗbal...
  • šŸ‘™Somewhere in SetĆŗbal...
  • Urban art in the Zambujal neighborhood in Lisbon 🌈portrayed by the hand of artist Jorge CharruašŸ–Œļø
  • Sucking the planet dry - Blu - 2011 - Lisbon
  • Avenida General RoƧadas, GraƧa, Lisbon
  • ✊Somewhere in Lisbon...
  • 😃«Less longing, more smiles, we are InstantsĀ»šŸ“øSomewhere in Evora...
  • šŸ‘™SĆ£o Vicente, Lisbon
  • Alfama, Lisbon
  • SĆ£o CristovĆ£o, Lisbon
  • šŸŽ€Somewhere in SetĆŗbal...
  • Rua do CapelĆ£o, Mouraria, Lisbon
  • GraƧa, Lisbon
  • Alfama, Lisbon
  • GraƧa, Lisbon
  • ā˜ŗļøSomewhere in SetĆŗbal...
  • GraƧa, Lisbon
  • Street art in Lisbon, Street art In Portugal
    ā€œPeace Guardā€ of Obey Giant - Rua NatĆ”lia Correia, GraƧa, Lisbon
  • Street art in Lisbon, Street art In Portugal
    🌹Rua das Flores, Porto...
  • šŸ’šSomewhere in Lisbon...
  • Street art in Lisbon, Street art, Portugal
    🪻Rua das Flores, in Porto...
  • Bairro Alto, Lisbon
  • ⛪Travessa dos Fieis de Deus, Bairro Alto, Lisbon
  • SĆ£o Bento, Lisbon
  • šŸ‘½Somewhere in Lisbon...
  • SĆ£o Bento, Lisbon
  • SĆ£o Bento, Lisbon
  • Mouraria, Lisbon
  • šŸ›ø somewhere in Lisbon
  • šŸ’ƒ somewhere in Lisbon
  • šŸŖ— somewhere in Lisbon
  • Street art in Lisbon, Street art In Portugal
    The April 25th mural, Frederico Draw, GonƧalo Ribeiro, Add Fuel, and Miguel JanuƔrio, Berna Avenue
  • 🤢LX FActory, Alcantara, Lisbon
  • šŸ–¤Somewhere in Lisbon...
  • šŸŽ¾Somewhere in Lisbon...
  • Blu, Sucking the planet dry & Os Gemeos, Taking aim - 2011 - Lisbon
  • Street art in Lisbon, Street art In Portugal
    Ericailcane - 2011 - Lisbon
  • šŸ’øSomewhere in Cascais...
  • ā˜®ļøĀ«If everyone joins hands, who will draw weapons?Ā», somewhere in Lisbon...
  • 🩷Somewhere in Lisbon...
  • Street art in Lisbon, Street art In Portugal
    āœ’ļøĀ«I have in me all the dreams in the worldĀ», Mouraria, Lisbon
  • ā¤ļøLX Factory, Alcantara, Lisbon
  • 😷Penha de FranƧa, Lisbon
  • šŸ—½Ā«Freedom is the homeland of MenĀ», PraƧa Martin Moniz, Lisbon
  • ā˜®ļøĀ«...wars are the bread of Capital... Ā» - Campo de Santa Clara, Alfama, Lisbon
  • Street art in Lisbon, Street art In Portugal
    🌻Rua das Flores, Porto...

Lisbon is truly an open-air museum whose exhibitions can be ephemeral. Some of these street art works no longer exist, but we have kept them, memorized them, engraved them forever, for posterity!


Some are printed on different supports, such as photo paper or azulejos, and if you feel like traveling and visiting Alfama, do not hesitate, come and stop by Bababobo, discover our handicraft store!ā˜ŗļø


We discovered this wall quite by chance when we got lost in the Zambujal neighborhood, and our surprise was great when we knewn that this work, realised by the graffiti artist Ricardo Romero, was nominated for the 2024 Street Art Cities Award. We also have a special affection for it, because it takes us back to the time when another great artist lived with her family in Lisbon🫶


ā€œThe title is a collaboration by the American artist Madonna with the Orquestra Batukadeiras, a group of women from Cape Verde residing in Portugal, who perpetuate the musical tradition of the batuque.


⚔Genre: The song is batuque style, a genre of traditional Cape Verdean music and dance created by women. It also incorporates afrobeat influences.


⚔Structure: It is based on a ā€œcall and responseā€ structure, where Madonna sings and the Batukadeiras choir responds to her in Cape Verdean Creole.


⚔Meaning: The lyrics deal with the fight against adversity and resistance. A specific phrase ("Get that old man / put him in a jail") has often been interpreted as political criticism.


⚔Meeting: Madonna discovered the Orquestra Batukadeiras through the musician Dino d'Santiago while she was living in Lisbon.


⚔Co-writing: The track was written by Madonna, her son David Banda and her long-time collaborator Mirwais.


We hope you enjoyed ā˜ŗļøā€‹


Source: Google AIšŸ”®


Azulejos, Street art Lisbon, Photography Lisbon, Handicraft in Alfama Lisbon Portugal, Souvenirs shop Lisbon


​Our Store

It is in the unmissable Alfama, whose colorful houses and winding cobbled streets that remind its Moorish origins give it its picturesque charm, that we set up our store in 2013.

 

This neighborhood which has remained authentic, nestled in the very heart of Lisbon, lives at nightfall to the rhythm of fado, a song full of emotion recounting love, life, nostalgia for the past, listened to in establishments dedicated to this art and tradition, is also a reflection of the soul of its city.

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In our premises you will find local crafts, portuguese tiles, sardines, swallows, cork and ceramic...  

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In addition to essential souvenirs our own creations ranging from photography to jewelry complete our eclectic choice, some pieces of which are offered for sale on the Etsy platform.​

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A visit is necessary then, our store is located a stone's throw from the Fado museum, so we look forward to welcoming you!

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1100-603 Lisboa 

Portugal 

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​​​​​​​​Places to visit in Alfama

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The National Pantheon

The Church of São Vicente de Fora 

The Army Museum 

The “Feira da Ladra” flea market
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