Alfama district

Alfama district is the oldest district of Lisbon, and it spreads down the southern slope of the city from the Castle of São Jorge to the River Tagus. Its name, comes from the Arabic Al-hamma, which means fountains or baths. Easy and beautiful to walk with its narrow streets and small squares, it is an historical quarter full of Fado (Portuguese style of melancholy music) bars, and restaurants.

 

Lisbon

The capital of Portugal attracts thousands of visitors every year. Rich in history, culture, architecture since it is the second oldest European city (after Athens in Greece) and once capital of an empire and home of great explorers like Vasco de Gama and Magellan.  It is built on a series of hills overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with influences from many different civilizations as a major harbor through the centuries.

When visiting Lisbon, do not miss:

• Jeronimos Monastery

• Belem Tower

• St George Castle

• Sao Roque Church

• Calouste Gulbenkian Museum

• Berardo Museum

• Ancient Art Museum

• Design & Fashion Museum