Popular city attractions like St. George's Castle, Lisbon Cathedral and Feira de Ladra are also located in Alfama. Travelers come in droves to bear witness to the neighborhood's famed charm (and ...

In our humble opinion, we were in the perfect area—in the center of Alfama, buried amongst the labyrinth of colorful streets, and directly next to the gorgeous Lisbon Cathedral—within walking ...

A city as varied as the myriad azulejo tiles that artfully adorn its buildings, Lisbon ... The Alfama is a perfect example. Felix Milns checks in. C&TH Responsible Tourism Guide View from the ...

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 ...

LISBON, Portugal -- After recapturing this port from Moorish troops in 1147, Afonso Henriques, Portugal's first king, built his castle on the ruins of a hilltop citadel here, in Alfama. Successive ...

Alfama is the oldest district of Lisbon and its narrow streets contain some of Lisbon’s most historically important buildings, including the Sé Cathedral, Lisbon Castle, National Pantheon and ...

and Alfama. Slow living is a common philosophy here, and as such, taking your time to see, taste, and experience Lisbon is the best approach. Ahead, 11 of the best Airbnbs to make as your home base.

To one side, though, lies Alfama where steep cobbled streets form an atmospheric maze around Lisbon's fortified, Moorish castle and its twin bell-towered Cathedral. For the Moors in the 12th ...

There are only nine tables at this hole-in-the-wall fado restaurant, located on the winding, romantic streets of Alfama ... There's plenty of fado in Lisbon, but very few places still have ...