Bairro Alto (high neighbourhood) or just Bairro
Nowadays this picturesque heart of Lisbon’s youth culture, nightlife, shopping and entertainment district, is one of the oldest districts of Lisbon dating from the 16th century. It has traditionally been Lisbon’s bohemien haunt of artists and writers. All the major Portuguese newspapers had their offices in this area.
(Rua da Rosa). […]
Whether you’re gay or straight: ‘Side’ is a trendy meeting point in Rua da Barroca, open from 18:00 pm. Most bars open their doors much later in Bairro Alto.
…..A few friends of mine enjoy a glass of wine……
Sebastien and Nelson
Rua da Barroca, Bairro Alto, in June, the month of the Saints Festivities
Mouraria is one of Lisbon’s oldest districts. It contains a tangled street layout just as in Alfama, which has remained since the times of the Moors. The Arabs withdrew into this quarter after Lisbon was conquered by the Portuguese - a ghetto for people of different faiths arose. In the 19th C. prostitution and fado, […]
In Bairro Alto, near Principe Real square, you will find bar/restaurant SNOB. Smoking is allowed.
Restaurant ‘SNOB’ Rua do Seculo 178 . If you are looking for this restaurant, don’t walk away thinking it’s closed. You have to ring the doorbell, like in many other Portugese places. ‘SNOB’ is not a club, however. The reason for the […]
Feira da Ladra in Alfama on Campo de Santa Clara , is Lisbons famous flea market. Feira da Ladra means more or less ‘market of thieves’. You should take this quite literally and keep an eye on your belongings.
If you are looking for buying ‘opportunities’, or things that fell of a lorry, make sure you […]
This old building in the heart of Mouraria, home of Fado music and famous performer Amália Rodrigues (’Lady of Lisbon’) is suitable for a long weekend trip with your friends to explore Lisbon nightlife, a romantic week with your beloved or a summer holiday with your family. The patio of 30m2 with plants and flowers […]