Alfama



         



Overlooking the Alfama from Miradouro da
Santa Lucia
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Alfama is the oldest district of Lisbon close to the Tejo, known for its Fado bars and restaurants. Its name comes from the Arabic Al-hamma.

The Alfama is overlooked by the castle São Jorge and was left intact by the Lisbon earthquake of 1755.





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