Lisbon, Portugal: Backstreets of Alfama

Lisbon's Alfama tumbles from the castle to the river and dates back over a thousand years to Moorish times. Surviving the great Lisbon earthquake of 1755, the tangled streets of the Alfama today present a cobbled playground of old-world color. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

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[348Silva]

I`m portuguese, i can see how the foreigners like my city, Lisbon. Is not like Paris, Brussels or London, we have the latin wharm, we know to receive the tourists, our food

of Mediterranean influence , and exotic, with a litle bit of romanticism, is a place to discover here in the old Europe.

[Djinga]

Wow, you're the man Rick. I love you're videos, I'vebeen watching them all week. I hope you had a great time in my hometown, Lisbon. One thing I'm proud of is that we are all very warm people. I hope you felt that ! I'm living in London now, but I miss Lisbon so much. Please come back one day !

[MrLegoAddictable]

I was born in Lisbon, near Alfama in Graca. Alfama is one of the best locations in Portugal to see old Portuguese culture. Highly recommended if you are in Lisbon. Try the local food and drink.

If you want to familiarize yourself with the old Europa, Rick Steves is the man to follow. He does his due diligence.

[MsRubynho]

i love my city :D