Walking through the winding streets of Alfama, you'll immerse yourself in Lisbon's most authentic district. Between the Castelo de São Jorge and the banks of the Tagus River, a veritable open-air museum stretches out, enchanting you with its medieval atmosphere. Alfama was the only district to survive the devastating earthquake of 1755 – thanks to its rocky subsoil.
The name Alfama already reveals the district's Arabic roots – it comes from the Arabic al-hamma, meaning "springs" or "baths." In the Middle Ages, sailors and fishermen dominated life in this working-class district.
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