Bairro Alto

neighborhood · Lisbon · Portugal

About

A hilltop district of narrow streets, quiet by day and lively with bars and fado houses at night.

square · 490 m

The central square of the Baixa, paved in a wave pattern, with cafés and a column topped by a statue.

landmark · 510 m

A wrought-iron lift linking the Baixa with the Carmo Square, with a viewing platform at the top.

market · 670 m

A food hall in the historic Ribeira market with stalls from many of the city's chefs.

square · 970 m

A huge riverside square framed by yellow arcades, with a triumphal arch leading into the Baixa.

castle · 1.0 km

A hilltop Moorish castle with ramparts and some of the best views over the city and the river.

neighborhood · 1.3 km

Lisbon's oldest district, a maze of steep lanes, tiled houses and viewpoints, and the home of fado.