Aerial view of Alfama district in Lisbon, Portugal. Panteão Nacional (Igreja de Santa Engrácia) on the left and Igreja de Santo Estêvão on the right.

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Wikipedia: The Alfama is the oldest neighborhood of Lisbon, spreading on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tagus river. Its name comes from the Arabic al-ḥamma , meaning "hot fountains" or "baths," akin to "hammam" The district includes the freguesias (parishes) of São Miguel, Santo Estêvão, São Vicente de Fora and part of the two streets, "Freguesia da Sé: Rua do Barão" and "Rua São João da Praça". It contains many important historical attractions, as well as an abundance of Fado bars and restaurants.

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Size: 7196px × 4803px
Location: Lisbon,Portugal
Photo credit: © Bert de Ruiter / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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