What's Alfama like?
Alfama is notable for its historical sites. Take time to discover this romantic neighbourhood's cathedrals. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Castle of São Jorge and Lisbon Cathedral. There's plenty more to see, including Portas do Sol Viewpoint and Miradouro de Santa Luzia.
How to get to Alfama
Alfama is located 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from the heart of Lisbon.
Flying to:
- Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado), 4 mi (6.4 km) from Alfama
- Cascais (CAT), 12 mi (19.4 km) from Alfama
Getting to Alfama on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Lg. Portas Sol Stop
- R. Escolas Gerais Stop
- Miradouro Sta. Luzia Stop
Things to see and do in and around Alfama
What to see in Alfama
- Portas do Sol Viewpoint
- Miradouro de Santa Luzia
- Castle of São Jorge
- Lisbon Cathedral
- Santo Antonio Church
Things to do in Alfama
- Artes Decorativas Museum
- Museu de Artes Decorativas
- Roman Theatre Museum
- Olisipónia
- Garagem Theater
Other popular Alfama attractions
- Ulysses Tower
- São Jorge Castle Church Tower
- Fundacao Jose Saramago
- Old Church of Our Lady of the Conception
