One of my favorite old streets in Lisbon is Rua do Salvador in Alfama, the most famous historic and oldest neighborhood of Lisbon. The area is easy to reach from the city center by the legendary old tram 28 Rua do Salvador/corner Rua de São Tomé, Alfama Lisbon Here you will find a real Portuguese atmosphere, quite close to [...]
May 25th, 2011 | Posted in Alfama, Culture, fado, favorite places, flea market, Lisbon city center, Maps, Tourist information, Tram 28, vintage, Walking around | No Comments
Artist Carlos Fernandez was born and raised in Mouraria, a historic (old Moorish) down town area in Lisbon. Together with Alfama, the Mouraria area is a muddle of very narrow streets and small squares, which gives the visitor a glimpse of a forgotten age. Mouraria, Lisbon: nostalgic drawing by Carlos Fernandez Carlos Fernandez earns his [...]
May 10th, 2011 | Posted in Culture, fado, History, Lisbon Historical Center, Lisbon people, Maps, Mouraria, Remarkable, Santo Antonio, Traditions | No Comments
