The historic heart of Lisbon: Alfalma
Posted on January 21, 2023
Your city trip in Lisbon is not complete if you have not visited the historic heart of the city: Alfalma! In this blog you will find tips on how to discover the best hotspots in the neighborhood in one day.
Tram 28
The best way to discover the old center and the Alfalma district is to take a ride on tram 28! The starting point of this ride can be found at the Martim Moniz stop . Get to this stop early to avoid long lines. Check in with your Lisboa Card and enjoy the 50-minute ride. After the tram ride you will have an idea of how the different neighborhoods in the historic center are connected. Get off at the Graça stop and explore the rest of the district from here.
Wander around Alfalma
In Alfalma you have beautiful views of the rest of the city in places such as:
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Graça
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Miradouro de Santa Luzia
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Castelo de Sao Jorge
In addition, Alfama is the neighborhood that breathes Fado, as Portuguese music originated here. In the evening go to one of the fado houses and enjoy the music. In addition, keep wandering endlessly through the streets where you will find beautiful Portuguese tiles on every corner.
Feira da Ladra
In Alfama you can find the Feira da Ladra on Tuesdays and Saturdays, a nice market with stalls selling antiques but also second-hand clothing and items! Take a look around and then settle down on the terrace of Copenhagen Coffee Lab. Here you can enjoy coffee with something tasty. The chain can be found in various places in Lisbon. View the menu here. Experience shows that reporting an allergy is taken seriously here!
From Alfama to Baixa
After the stop at Copehagen Coffee Lab, walk towards the Sé Cathedral and from there follow the route of tram 28 to arrive in the Baixa district. Here you will find Praca de Comercio, one of Lisbon's most famous squares, and Arco de Rua Augusta, a beautiful arch at the head of the city's most famous shopping street.
