alfama lisbon

this is the most picturesque area of the whole Lisbon city in my opinion.

Full of history, walking around it's like a jump in the past, and it is possible to enjoy the genuine Lisbon lifestyle.

The Alfama is the oldest district of Lisbon, its name comes from the Arabic Al-hamma, meaning "hot fountains" or "baths". The district icontains many important historical attractions, as well as an abundance of Fado bars and restaurants.

Fado typical portuguese is a music genre. Today fado is commonly regarded as simply a form of song characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor, and infused with a sentiment of resignation, fatefulness and melancholia. This is loosely captured by the Portuguese word saudade, or "longing", symbolizing a feeling of loss.

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