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Alfama and Graça - typical neighborhoods of Lisbon, Portugal, 4K

#portugal #lisbon #alfama Location: in Lisbon, Portugal. October 2021 Tour through the typical neighborhoods of Lisbon, Alfama and Graça. GRAÇA: VIEWPOINT OF SENHORA DO MONTE - A unique spot with an incredible view over Lisbon. Almost mystical in its calmness, this is a perfect place for sitting back and contemplating the city. The Miradouro da Senhora do Monte is one of Lisbon’s major landmarks. It is also one of the calmest places to look at the city, despite its stunning panoramic view. VIEWPOINT OF GRAÇA - Discover one of the best views of Lisbon. Sitting at the top of one of the city’s famous hills, the view lets you write the history of Lisbon through the naked eye. The ideal place to combine two of the things you can’t miss when in Lisbon: riding on the no. 28 tram to Graça and enjoying the view at the Miradouro da Graça. The shade of the church and its pine trees give it a certain air of spiritual refuge for those who take a rest at the café or on the walls which surround it. ALFAMA: Village-like Alfama is one of Europe’s oldest neighborhoods. It was settled as far back as the Iron Age, and later occupied by the Romans, Visigoths and other Germanic tribes, before becoming the heart of Moorish Lisbon. With the conquest of the city by Portugal’s first king in 1147, the Moors were either killed in the siege or segregated in Mouraria, and Alfama became home to the upper classes. It was also the Jewish quarter, until the Jews were expelled (together with all other non-Christians who didn’t convert) in 1497. As Lisbon expanded, the wealthy residents moved west, leaving Alfama to the fishing community. Thanks to its dense bedrock foundations, it was practically the only neighborhood that wasn’t greatly affected by the disastrous 1755 earthquake. Its maze of cobbled “becos” (alleys), “escadinhas” (steps) and “largos” (small squares) is just as it was centuries ago, and it’s a joy to wander around, finding unexpected river views and incredibly picturesque details. You don’t really need a map, just your camera -- all you need to know is that if you continue going down the hill you’ll eventually reach the waterfront and downtown, while uphill is the castle and the tram tracks (at the very top is the neighborhood of Graça). SÃO VICENTE DE FORA MONASTERY - This monastery dedicated to St. Vincent dates from 1582, and has the world's most extensive collection of baroque decorative tiles in its richly-decorated cloisters. It includes a series of 38 panels illustrating the fables of La Fontaine, created by master Policarpo de Oliveira Bernardes between 1740 and 1750. Other panels depict scenes from the history of Portugal, including one showing the siege of Lisbon in 1147. From the rooftop is a wonderful view of Alfama, over the river and the dome of the National Pantheon. NATIONAL PANTHEON - Holding the tombs of Portugal’s most illustrious personalities, this church took 285 years to complete. It features a huge dome, from which you can admire a view over Alfama. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH (IGREJA ST. ESTEVÃO) - It’s almost always closed, but it’s still worth stopping by this church dedicated to St. Stephen, as there is a view over Alfama from the terrace beside it. Those lucky to find the monument open (usually on Sunday mornings), will see a fine example of Portuguese baroque architecture. ST. MICHAEL CHURCH (IGREJA SÃO MIGUEL) - The main church in Alfama is dedicated to St. Michael and faces the tiny square at the center of the neighborhood’s maze of streets. Unfortunately it only opens once or twice a week for services, but has a stunning golden interior that partly survived the 1755 earthquake. PORTAS DO SOL VIEWPOINT - A statue of St. Vincent welcomes you to this terrace which offers the best view of old Lisbon. It’s the city’s must-see viewpoint, and an irresistible stop for photos. Street musicians provide a lively soundtrack, and there’s a kiosk serving refreshments, perfect for after a visit to the castle nearby. SANTA LUZIA VIEWPOINT - A white church with its back turned to the Portas do Sol viewpoint hides a terrace that’s essentially a balcony over Alfama. Many find it to be Lisbon’s most beautiful and most romantic viewpoint, as it’s adorned with historic tiles and bougainvillea, and the view is framed by a vine-covered pergola. It’s divided into two levels, with the lower one featuring a reflecting pool. "AMÁLIA" This tribute to fado singer Amália Rodrigues is found in Alfama , where Rua de São Tomé meets Calçada do Menino Deus. Amalia's face descending a wall towards the ground is a creation of street artist Vhils, and was unveiled in 2015. It’s inspired by Roman mosaics, but the traditional Portuguese cobblestone pavement developed in Lisbon during the city’s post-1755-earthquake reconstruction. Here Vhils paid tribute to Fado diva Amália Rodrigues, this time using the traditional cobblestone pavement.