Alfama
Neighborhood in Lisbon
About
The Alfama is the oldest neighborhood of Lisbon, spreading on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tagus river. The district includes the freguesias (parishes) of São Miguel, Santo Estêvão, São Vicente de Fora and part of the two streets, "Freguesia da Sé: Rua do Barão" and "Rua São João da Praça". It contains many important historical attractions, as well as an abundance of Fado bars and restaurants.
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More to see within walking distance
Igreja de São Roque
Jesuit church in Portugal
0.7 mi away
Lisbon Regicide
Murder of the king and crown prince of Portugal in 1908
0.5 mi away
National Republican Guard (Portugal)
National gendarmerie force of Portugal
0.6 mi away
Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição Velha
Church in Lisbon, Portugal
0.3 mi away
São Jorge Castle
Historic castle in Lisbon, Portugal
0.2 mi away
Siege of Lisbon
1147 Second Crusade battle
0.2 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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