DOWNTOWN 18,19 century to ALFAMA the OLD TOWN

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What to do and where to go in Liston?
The local bars , restaurants and the
famous traditional fado show. first of all I
would like to welcome you to this beautiful city.

Book the Downtown / Alfama , tour with me and let’s talk about it! this tour starts in the lower part of Lisbon the city center or downtown that was completely destroyed by the The earthquake of 1755, rebuild in the 18,19 century.

Let’s talk about it on our way to Alfama the oldest town in Lisbon.

Hi my name is Ricardo I have been a guide
in Lisbon for over 5 years. Iam registered
by turismo de Portugal as a local guide. I
would love to share with you the history
and the most beautiful views Lisbon has to
offer. Join me on the Downtown / Alfama the old town.

Alfama is the oldest neighborhood in Lisbon. Alfama survived the 1755 earthquake , Fire and tsunami that destroyed over 85% of Lisbon. We start this tour in the 18,19th century Lisbon. Redesigned by Marques de Pombal.

As we keep moving up towards Alfama we can see the differences on the beautiful tiles, streets and buildings, narrow streets and historical sites. Join me on this 3 hours adventure through the historic heart of Lisbon.

* Downtown / City center

+ totally destroyed by the 1755

earthquake.The 18,19 century lisbon

* Alfama.

+ the oldest district of the city full of

history and stories to tell. Once the home

of the Phoenicians , Visigoths , Romans

and many Jewish families. Alfama survived

the time of wars and now just want to

listen to fado.

* Saint jorge castle.

👉  Built by the moors this castle has lots of stories to tell. The first king of Portugal Dom Afonso Henriques, reconquer Lisbon
in 1147 with the help of the second
crusades and the hero Martin Moniz whom 
gave his life for the reconquista.

* Rossio square.

👉 this square has the beautiful waves
patten cobble stones side walk, the cobble
stines Side walks started after the 1755
earth wake and It’s known as calzadas
portuguesas.

* São Domingos church.

👉 Built in 1241 iam sure that will suprisse you soon as you walk in this church.

* Praça da Figueira

👉 from this square we have a beautiful view of the Saint Jorge castle and the statue of Dom João 1

* Rua Augusta

👉 rebuilt after the 1755 earth quake this is the most iconic street in the Baixa Pombalina ( the lower part of Lisbon )

👉 Arco da rua Augusta

* we make a quick stop to admire the beautiful Lisbon triumph arch 

* Chafariz de Dentro

👉 13th century fountain that once was inside of the cerca velha the old walls of Alfama town.

* Museu do Fado ( out side visit )

👉 Let’s talk about the traditional and beautiful style of our favorite music Fado

* Alfama alleys and narrow streets

👉 Let’s walk around the old town and see the narrow streets that once were used as protection against enemies

* Sé de Lisboa ( out side visit )

👉 The oldest cathedral in Lisbon

* Igreja de Santo António ( out side visit )

👉 A stop at the patron saint of Lisbon

Join me on this tour and see the best of Alfama.

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