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Alfama Historic Quarter

Alfama Historic Quarter

Lisbon · Portugal

4 stops
  • Audio guide
  • 4 languages
  • Offline

Walk through Alfama’s historic quarter from its castle heights to its old lanes, viewpoints, square, and fountain. At Castelo de São Jorge, begin with the fortified landmark that overlooks the neighborhood. Continue to Miradouro das Portas do Sol, Old Alfama Square, and Chafariz d'El Rei to see how Alfama’s history is revealed through its views, public spaces, and waterworks. Expect some uphill and downhill walking on historic streets and steps.

The walk

  1. São Jorge Castle

    São Jorge Castle

    A Moorish fortress became Lisbon’s royal castle, archive, ruin, and city museum.

  2. Portas do Sol Viewpoint

    Portas do Sol Viewpoint

    A viewpoint attraction on Largo das Portas do Sol in Lisbon

  3. Alfama

    Alfama

    A surviving Moorish quarter where Lisbon’s oldest streets escaped the earthquake

  4. Chafariz d'El Rei

    Chafariz d'El Rei

    Lisbon’s oldest fountain, where water was once divided by social rank and maritime need.

Data: OpenStreetMap contributors and Google Places

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