castle
Castelo de São Jorge
A Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Lisbon, Portugal · Europe
Alfama works well as a base: 1km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.
Alfama is a town located in Lisbon, Portugal. With a population of 2,471, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Alfama sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alfama to your route.
The Alfama (Portuguese pronunciation: [alˈfɐmɐ]) 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"Read more
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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Alfama is located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7112 latitude, -9.1277 longitude.
Alfama has a population of approximately 2,471 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
A Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
1 km · about 5 min drive
famous road
Lisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
1 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Lisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
1 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
Lisbon's grand riverside square, framed by arcades and a triumphal arch opening onto the Tagus.
1 km · about 5 min drive
restaurant
Lisbon's temple of shellfish since 1956 on Avenida Almirante Reis: garlic prawns, percebes and giant scarlet carabineiros in a roaring three-floor beer hall, finished the traditional way with a steak sandwich for dessert. Expect a queue.
1 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
78-metre monument inspired by Christ the Redeemer standing above the Tagus River estuary with arms outstretched toward Lisbon.
5 km · about 10 min drive
bridge
A red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
5 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
A revived industrial complex of street art, design shops and cafés tucked beneath the 25 de Abril bridge.
5 km · about 10 min drive
April to October
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