This quaint medieval district (once the Moorish and Jewish quarter before it became a fishing community) is the oldest neighborhood in Europe after El Pópulo in Cadiz. It's like a small village, standing as a time capsule to the years before Lisbon was destroyed by the 1755 earthquake, as it remained standing thanks to its rock-solid foundations. Put away your map and wander aimlessly through its "becos" (alleys) and "largos" (small squares), allowing your senses to be the guides. You'll see magnificent river views and laundry out to dry from balconies, smell fish being grilled in a corner, hear the sounds of Fado coming out of a restaurant, taste authentic traditional meals, and touch some dazzling tilework.
Set in a visually stunning hill that extends to the neighborhood of Graça, this is Lisbon at its most picturesque and the very soul of the city. Life here continues much as it has for centuries, but walk down towards the waterfront and you're once again in modern times: old warehouses have been renovated and turned into some of the city's coolest hotspots, from DeliDelux for brunch to Bica do Sapato for dinner, and Lux for drinks and dancing until sunrise.
Top Neighborhood Attractions
1 | CASTELO DE SÃO JORGE »
The monument that crowns the city for over a millennium.
2 | MIRADOURO DAS PORTAS DO SOL »
A postcard view over old Lisbon.
3 | MIRADOURO DA GRAÇA »
The terrace to admire the city at sunset, or at any other time of the day.
4 | CHAPITÔ À MESA »
On the covered terrace or in the dining room, you may have lunch, afternoon drinks, or dinner with one of the best views over Lisbon.
5 | MIRADOURO DE NOSSA SENHORA DO MONTE »
A beautiful panoramic view of the city, especially at sunset.
GETTING THERE : Eléctrico (tram) 28 MAIN STREETS : Rua Augusto Rosa Rua da Costa do Castelo Rua de São João da Praça Rua dos Remédios PARKING : Miradouro das Portas do Sol