Alfama, Lisbon

Name: Alfama
Address: Lisbon, Portugal

#179 among attractions in Lisbon

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Facts and practical information

The Alfama is the oldest neighborhood of Lisbon, spreading on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tagus river. Its name comes from the Arabic al-ḥamma, meaning "hot fountains" or "baths," akin to "hammam". The district includes the freguesias of São Miguel, Santo Estêvão, São Vicente de Fora and part of the two streets, "Freguesia da Sé: Rua do Barão" and "Rua São João da Praça". It contains many important historical attractions, as well as an abundance of Fado bars and restaurants. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°42'44"N, 9°7'47"W

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Santa Maria Maior (São Miguel)Lisbon Portugal

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Alfama – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: São Jorge Castle, Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, Lisbon Cathedral, Panteão Nacional.

~1020 ftW
Hilltop Moorish castle with palace ruins
São Jorge Castle, Lisbon
5 min walk • The São Jorge Castle is an iconic landmark perched atop a hill in the heart of Lisbon, Portugal. This historic fortress offers sweeping views of the city and the Tagus River, making it one of Lisbon's most visited tourist attractions.
~1070 ftNE
Stylish mannerist church and monastery
Monastery of São Vicente de Fora, Lisbon
6 min walk • Perched upon one of Lisbon's highest hills, the Monastery of São Vicente de Fora is a monumental church that stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. Originally founded in 1147 by the first king of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, the present edifice...
~1250 ftSW
Latin-cross-shape 12th-century cathedral
Lisbon Cathedral, Lisbon
7 min walk • Lisbon Cathedral, known locally as Sé de Lisboa, stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry, blending Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque architectural styles. As the oldest church in the Portuguese capital, the cathedral has witnessed the ebb and flow...
~1770 ftNE
Celebrity tombs in a 17th-century church
Panteão Nacional, Lisbon
9 min walk • The Panteão Nacional, or National Pantheon, is a revered landmark situated in the historic city of Lisbon, Portugal. Originally conceived as a church dedicated to Saint Engracia, the building is a striking example of 17th-century Baroque architecture.
0.4 miSW
38°42'28"N • 9°8'7"W
Lisboa Story Centre, Lisbon
12 min walk • Museum, History museum, Classes and workshops
~1420 ftSW
18th-century baroque Catholic church
Santo António Church, Lisbon
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lisbon, the Santo António Church stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage and its devotion to Saint Anthony, the patron saint of lost things and of the city itself. This revered church is situated in the charming Alfama...
~1760 ftN
Church, Baroque architecture, Mannerist architecture
Graça Convent, Lisbon
9 min walk • The Graça Convent, perched on one of the highest hills in Lisbon, Portugal, is a historic monument that offers breathtaking views of the city and the Tagus River. This architectural gem, originally built in 1271, is a testament to the rich religious and cultural...
~1420 ftSW
Literary museum in 16th-century mansion
Casa dos Bicos, Lisbon
7 min walk • The Casa dos Bicos is a historical house in the civil parish of Santa Maria Maior, in the Portuguese municipality of Lisbon. The house, built in the early 16th century in the Alfama neighbourhood, has a curious façade of spikes, influenced by Italian Renaissance palaces and Portuguese Manueline styles.
0.4 miNW
Square
Martim Moniz, Lisbon
11 min walk • Praça Martim Moniz is a square in Lisbon, Portugal. It is named after Martim Moniz. There are stops on the Lisbon Metro "Martim Moniz" and Lisbon tramway at the square.
~1750 ftSW
Gothic architecture, Church
Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição Velha, Lisbon
9 min walk • The Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição is a church in the civil parish of Madalena, in the municipality of Lisbon. The Church of Conceição dos Freires, or Conceição Velha, was not included in the original plans to reconstruct the Lisbon riverfront, even though it was partially ruined.
~1080 ftSW
Museum, History museum
Cadeia do Aljube, Lisbon
6 min walk • Cadeia do Aljube is a former prison in Lisbon, Portugal, now serving as a museum. Situated near the Sé Cathedral in the parish of Santa Maria Maior, the prison housed those convicted through the Ecclesiastical Forum until 1820, then women accused of common crimes until the end of the 1920s.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alfama?

Nearby attractions include Igreja de Santa Luzia, Lisbon (1 min walk), Museu de Artes Decorativas Portuguesas, Lisbon (2 min walk), Ombu, Lisbon (3 min walk), Igreja de Santo Estêvão, Lisbon (3 min walk).

How to get to Alfama by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alfama:

Tram

Largo das Portas do Sol • Lines: 12E, 28E (1 min walk)
Rua das Escolas Gerais • Lines: 28E (2 min walk)

Bus

Largo das Portas do Sol • Lines: 10B (1 min walk)
Largo do Contador-Mor • Lines: 737 (2 min walk)

Train

Lisboa Santa Apolónia (10 min walk)
Lisbon-Santa Apolónia Station (11 min walk)

Metro

Santa Apolónia • Lines: Azul (11 min walk)
Terreiro do Paço • Lines: Azul (12 min walk)

Ferry

Cais do Sodré • Lines: Ferries da Transtejo (27 min walk)