Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Alfama - The Wonderland of Portugal

I love places like this.

Winding, mysterious, historical, high risk of getting lost, but then you'll find your way out eventually, narrow streets, quaint cafes, etc.

narrow street in alfama


As quoated in wikitravel: "This neighborhood still bears signs of the Moorish presence in the city, with the buildings very close to each other, and very irregular streets. It's very atmospheric and a great spot in which to wander around."

walking in alfama


Alfama - one of the places you must visit in Lisbon.

You can spend up to half a day wandering through the neighbourhood. It's really quite fun to explore, with lots of photography opportunities, if you're into artsy fartsy sort of pictures, that is.

alfama narrow house


I love how the narrow houses are so close to each other, and a walk to the grocery is just your next door neighbour.

alfama store


How cars can manage to squeeze themselves along the slope on this already tiny place.

or how we found a uber rad fine dining restaurant amidst all these was the ultimate icing.

narrow street


reading lonely planet
Looking for a restaurant in my trusty lonely planet.


posing in alfama
left or right?


orange house


narrow street in alfama


old school restaurant sign
love the super old school western sign board.


church in alfama


santo antonio in alfama
Found the restaurant!


dining in santo antonio


outdoor dining at santo antonio


salmon fettucini
can never get tired of salmon fettucini


santo antonio interior


poached pear in red wine
mmm.... my poached pear in red wine.
right. never gonna order this again.



Here are the rest of my artsy-ish photos in Alfama.

hanging laundry


small fountain


laundry lady
love this best


steps


wires


man and steps


alfama sky view


alfama house


light


balcony


alfama


That's it for Lisbon.

As I was leaving Lisbon, I thought to myself, if I ever do return to this place, I'm going to find myself a nice guesthouse in Alfama and fully experience the olden days Moorish culture. :)

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