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Over her 40+ years on the street, she has witnessed Lisbon's transformation from a traditional residential neighborhood with old shops to a tourism-driven hub filled with hostels and pastry shops.

The smell of roasted chestnuts is often described as the "scent of autumn" in Lisbon. lisboa_fatima_pinto_vendedora_de_castanhas_assadas

She has worked at the same spot for decades, specifically at the intersection of Rua Augusta and Rua de São Nicolau in downtown Lisbon (Baixa). Over her 40+ years on the street, she

Beyond the flavor, it is a common local practice to use the warm paper cones of chestnuts to warm your hands while walking through the city. Lisboa - Fátima Pinto, vendedora de castanhas assadas Beyond the flavor, it is a common local

She emphasizes that while chestnuts can be cooked in many ways, nothing compares to those roasted over charcoal and coarse salt , which creates the signature "hot mist" and aroma that fills Lisbon's streets on cold nights. Experience the Tradition

If you are visiting Lisbon during the chestnut season (typically October to March), you can find vendors like Fátima throughout the city.