On Rua da Conceição, the Baixa's haberdashers' street, this 1915 retrosaria keeps its blue Art Nouveau front with 'Retrozaria' spelled the old way; Lisboetas who knit and sew come for buttons, ribbons and wool by the thousand, while visitors usually just photograph the façade.
- Address
- Rua de São Julião 136 (corner of Rua da Conceição), 1100-527 Lisboa
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 10:00-14:00, 15:00-19:00; Sat 10:00-13:00; closed Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 20 min
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- The century-old cash register still works; Time Out notes the staff are used to people photographing it.
- Spanish Katia knitting magazines are on the counter to choose patterns.
- Short hours: weekdays with a lunch break, Saturday mornings only.