Photos of Arroios, Lisbon, that show why it's just been named the coolest neighborhood in the world

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• Arroios, Lisbon, in Portugal was recently named the coolest neighborhood in the world by Time Out.
• The small parish, formerly known as São Jorge de Arroios, is a hub for art, restaurants, and nature.
• According to Time Out, Arroios is currently the largest parish in Lisbon, though tourists can visit the entire area in 30 minutes.
• Some of the area's must-see destinations include a colorful basketball court at Jardim Braancamp Freire, and a tile factory in the Intendente part of the neighborhood.
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While cities like Paris and Tokyo will always remain classic tourist destinations, one small area in Portugal is now shaking up the travel industry.

Time Out recently released its annual ranking of the coolest neighborhoods in the world, and listed the parish of Arroios, Lisbon, as the number one spot. The small neighborhood, located in Portugal, is known as a hub for art and restaurants. It's also small enough to walk across in 30 minutes.

From parks to a colorful basketball court, here's a look at some of the must-see destinations in Arroios.

Lisbon is one of the most popular cities in the world, packed with tourists, beaches, and nightlife.

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According to travel-planning site müvTravel, Lisbon made the No. 1 spot on its list of the Top 30 Millennial Travel Destinations for 2019.

The area is loved for its cobblestone streets and beaches, as well as its lively nightlife scene. Lisbon also boasts architecture that dates back to the 1700s.

Arroios is a quiet haven within the larger city.

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In 2012, Arroios was created when three former parishes — Anjos, Pena, and São Jorge de Arroios — were combined, according to Diário de Notícias, a Portugese newspaper. The parish is now located along the western coast of Portugal, right next to the Atlantic Ocean.

You can see the entire parish in less than an hour.

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According to Time Out, Arroios is currently the largest parish in central Lisbon. Still, the outlet says it's possible to walk through the entire area in 30 minutes.

"More than a neighbourhood, it's a world in itself, and its many impressive kilometres of streets are packed with open-air galleries, restaurants from all corners of the world, public services, cultural and sporting venues," Time Out's Raquel Dias da Silva wrote of Arroios.

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