Alfama

Alfama
Neighborhood of Lisbon
Municipality	Lisbon
Freguesia	Santa Maria Maior São Vicente
Foundation	1200 BCE

The Alfama is the oldest neighbourhood in 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" and "Rua São João da Praça". It have many important historical locations, as well as Fado bars and restaurants.