Regionen · Kapitel 4
Alfama, Castelo & Tram 28
Alfama is Lisbon's oldest district — a labyrinth of narrow alleys, steep stairs, azulejo facades, and hidden viewpoints. Here beats the heart of Fado, here sits the Castelo de São Jorge, and here the legendary Tram 28 rattles through curves that seem impossible.
5 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
1
Discovering Alfama
The Alfama is the only district in Lisbon that largely survived the devastating 1755 earthquake — thanks to its rocky f…
2
Castelo de São Jorge
The Castelo de São Jorge sits atop the highest hill in Alfama and is Lisbon's oldest structure — its roots trace back t…
3
Tram 28 — The Legendary Tram
The Eléctrico 28 is Lisbon's most famous tram line and one of Europe's most iconic rides. The yellow wooden carriages f…
4
Fado in Alfama
Alfama is the cradle of Fado — the mournful music that expresses Lisbon's soul originated here in the 19th century. Fad…
5
Azulejos — The Art of Tiles
The Azulejos (hand-painted ceramic tiles) are Portugal's most visible cultural heritage — and in Lisbon, they are every…
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