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Alfama
is the one section of Lisbon that survived the 1755 Earthquake
relatively unscathed. Therefore this district did not go
through the Marquis de Pombal's planning and redesign. Its
meandering maze of streets and alleyways remain distinct from the
wide boulevards and open plazas of the rest of the city.
This district occupies
the hill east of Baixa and features red
tiled roofs and Moorish architecture reflecting its past occupants.
At the crown of this hill lies the Castel São Jorge, or Castle of
St. George.
This historic citadel was built by the Moors during their rule over
Portugal, and features numerous walls, moats, and terraces looking
out over the capital city and river.
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Red tiled
roofs of the Alfama |
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Cathedral
in the Alfama |
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Moorish
archways in the castle walls |
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Window to
the Alfama |
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Castle
battlements |
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Trees line
the open terraces above the palace walls |
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View out over
the Alfama |
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Massive
walls of the Castel São Jorge |
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Shaded castle
terraces look out over the city |
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View of
the Tagus River |
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Canons take
aim toward the river |
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Tile
picture of the capital city view |
The map below shows
the Alfama are and the Castel São Jorge.
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Alfama |
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Baixa |
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Bairro
Alto |
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Castel São Jorge |
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