King's Ovens

Category: Civil Architecture > Oven

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Ajuda

Lime Kilns History

- Unique in Lisbon: Only three lime kilns remain in the city.

- Origin of the Name: Known as "Fornos d`el Rei" (King's Kilns) due to their location in the former King's quarry.

- Uncertain Dating: Their construction is debated, but they probably date from the 18th century, after the Lisbon earthquake.

Post-Earthquake Era

- Post-Earthquake Reconstruction: They were built during the second half of the 18th century, as part of the city's reconstruction after the earthquake.

- Expansion: In the same century, two more lime kilns were added in the adjacent area.

Changes and Inactivity

- Privatization: Eventually, the entire complex was privatized.

- Workshop Built: A workshop was later built, partially concealing the original kilns.