Housing

Housing. 'Acampada de Lisboa' to set up tents again in Rossio this Saturday

The protest movement 'Acampada de Lisboa' announced it will occupy Praça do Rossio with tents and stay overnight this Saturday, 31 October, following a demonstration. The march begins at 16:00 at Largo de Camões and concludes at Rossio.

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If you are planning to travel through the Chiado or Rossio areas of Lisbon on the afternoon of 31 October, expect transit disruptions and crowds due to the protest.

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Lisbon Metro green line trains are running with delays and longer wait times than usual.
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