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Alfama


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 279 attractions in Lisbon
Traveler Description:
Wonderful sights delight walkers at every turn in this culturally rich and charming part of Lisbon, which through its architecture reminds visitors of...... more » Wonderful sights delight walkers at every turn in this culturally rich and charming part of Lisbon, which through its architecture reminds visitors of its Visigothic roots, Arabic influence and fishing port heritage. « less
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Attraction type: Neighborhood
Activities: Dining
Address: Lisbon
Portugal

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5 of 5 stars
MJ_Szydlo   17 contributions
Sydney
Aug 16, 2009

I've read that Alfama is a must place to walk around. And they were right! It is an uphill walk so I suggest, take either a tram or a bus and walk down. We took the bus to Castelo de Sao Jorge. Finished our sightseeing there and walked down through Alfama. The views were magnificent and the alleyways are amazing. more

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4 of 5 stars
Rodomaster   430 contributions
Concord, CA
May 9, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Alfama is the birthplace of Fado music that began in the 1830's. Sad love songs & the Portugese version of the blues. It also one part of the city that wasn't destroyed in the earthquake of 1755. We took Tram 28 to Alfama & enjoyed walking around and seeing the Fado clubs. We came back at night & enjoyed hereing... more

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5 of 5 stars
unclelouie   104 contributions
Minnesota
Dec 4, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We've walked up through the wonderful narrow streets of this old part of town and then walked back down after reaching the St. George castle on top. We've ridden up on tram #28 and again back down. We've ridden up and walked back down. That was our favorite way. You can see what you'd like to look at more closely... more

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5 of 5 stars
lubna-begum   55 contributions
London
Jul 25, 2008
4/9 found this review helpful

I really loved walking up towards the top the more higher we got the better the veiw we had of Lisbon! the little alleys that had doors to small little homes looked so cute. The pavement was like the ones you would imagine from old English roads and alleys. Definately a good and romantic walk. Would reccomend to all. more

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4 of 5 stars
kevertje   375 contributions
Zaandam, The Netherlands
May 28, 2008
1/4 found this review helpful

Great area to walk more

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5 of 5 stars
サクラ   75 contributions
兵庫
Sep 28, 2009

アルファマエリアはリスボンを襲った大地震でも損害を免れたエリア。ゆえに古い建物や狭い道が多いです。その狭い道には洗濯物が... more

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Lisbon, Portugal