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GETTING TO KNOW
LISBON

EXXPERIENCE Getting to Know Lisbon the 21st century with a vengeance; across the city, tradition jostles with
One of Europe’s oldest and most attractive capitals, Lisbon has arrived into

cutting-edge architecture, a thumping nightlife and innovative restaurants.
Some familiarity with each district will help when planning your trip.

ALFAMA Best for
Getting lost amid winding
PAGE 60 Lisbon’s oldest district, the labyrinthine Alfama alleys and drinking in
tumbles downhill towards the river, hiding tiny bars,
the city’s atmosphere
secret squares and a traditional way of life amid
its narrow streets. This is the birthplace of fado, Home to
The towering Castelo
Portugal’s mournful style of music, and the neighbour­ de São Jorge
hood still hosts the Feira a Ladra, an authentic, Experience
twice­weekly street market packed with everything Great views from the dome of
from postcards to antiques. Some of Lisbon’s best Santa Engrácia, or an evening
viewpoints can also be found in the Alfama, with both of music at a fado house
the castle’s ramparts and the Miradouro de Santa Luzia
offering sweeping panoramas over the rest of the city.

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