Alfama
neighborhood · Lisbon · Portugal
- Address
- Alfama, 1100 Lisbon
- Prices
- Entry: Free
Public streets.
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About
Lisbon's oldest district, a maze of steep lanes, tiled houses and viewpoints, and the home of fado.
Good to know
- Wear flat shoes for the steep cobbles; tram 28 is crowded, so consider walking.
Nearby
São Jorge Castle
castle · 370 m
A hilltop Moorish castle with ramparts and some of the best views over the city and the river.
Praça do Comércio
square · 740 m
A huge riverside square framed by yellow arcades, with a triumphal arch leading into the Baixa.
Santa Justa Lift
landmark · 810 m
A wrought-iron lift linking the Baixa with the Carmo Square, with a viewing platform at the top.
Rossio
square · 850 m
The central square of the Baixa, paved in a wave pattern, with cafés and a column topped by a statue.
Bairro Alto
neighborhood · 1.3 km
A hilltop district of narrow streets, quiet by day and lively with bars and fado houses at night.
Time Out Market Lisboa
market · 1.5 km
A food hall in the historic Ribeira market with stalls from many of the city's chefs.