Camping power station factory in Lisbon

When was the first power plant built in Lisbon?

It was built in 1908 and inaugurated in 1909 on land located on Lisbon’s riverside; the same site where it would undergo successive expansions and renovations that made it, for more than three decades, the largest power plant in the country, supplying electricity to the entire city and district of Lisbon, as well as the Santarém Valley.

How long did the Lisbon power station last?

The Power Station was programmed to operate for a period of six years (1908-1914) until the necessary means were achieved to build a major power plant. If in 1909 Lisbon registered 1521 electricity consumers, a decade later it had reached more than 13500 consumers.

What can Lisbon do with old industrial areas?

Lisbon, like many cities around the world, has old industrial areas that are disused. LX Factory, a formerly abandoned factory in Lisbon, is a showcase for what a city can do to breathe new life into an industrial space.

Where is LX factory in Lisbon?

What was once an old factory is now an entertainment and shopping complex that retains its historic charm while bringing the community together in Lisbon. LX Factory is located in the hipster neighborhood of Alcântara. It’s west of central Lisbon, right near the Ponte de 25 Abril. It can be easily accessed by tram, bus, or train.