Perched on a hill to the east of downtown, Alfama is Lisbon's most famous district and is a vestige of the city's Moorish heritage. In sharp contrast to the wide boulevards and logical ...

By now I’ve mentioned at least three times that Lisbon is extremely hilly, particularly in older areas like Alfama. You can’t always tell the elevation change by looking at a map. So ...

Though smartphones are ubiquitous and remote tech workers the norm, Lisbon still proudly displays its back pages. The hilly old quarter of Alfama, a warren of alley dwellings dating back to Arab ...

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Located in the heart of Lisbon, overlooking the river Tagus and Alfama; few steps away from the Cathedral and Sao Jorge Castle. In the neighborhood where Fado music was born, this hotel is within ...

Carmo Convent is located between Barrio Alto and Alfama, a block west of the Santa ... You'll receive a discount on admission if you purchase the Lisbon Card. Carmo Convent can be reached by ...