8/10 Very good
3 January 2025
Fado, history and food.
If you really want to experience the heart of old Lisbon, this is the place to stay. It’s a little tricky being as the sidewalks are only 6 inches wide, and the tourist tram 28 runs right by the window. However, step out the door and you are in a different world probably that you’ve ever experienced, little alleys and stairways leading off all over the place and this area is definitely old and ancient. It’s amazing. It’s such a tourist area for being an old slum. Really enjoyed my stay, but I can’t say it would be for everybody. We never went on the tram because they look packed like sardines, and I would rather eat them from a can. We were there for the history and the Fado and we found both in plenty in between drinking espresso and eating many pastries. Our favorite restaurant and Fado house was Alfama grill. Walk and enjoy and go to the fado museum.
Anne
Anne, 3-night trip
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