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24 Mar 2026

Alfama Neighborhood Guide: Lisbon's Oldest Quarter & Best Viewpoints

Alfama is where Lisbon still feels closest to its oldest layers: narrow lanes shaped by medieval topography, stairways that open onto river light, and corners where daily life keeps moving between laundry lines, tram bells, and church towers. In late March, the district shifts into a gentle spring rhythm.

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