Three Museums in Alfama, Lisbon
Eletrico 28 in Alfama Lisbon is a city built on hills. While its Baixa neighborhood sits in a valley, it is surrounded be steep climbs on either side. In the past two weeks we have explored Chiado and Bairro Alto to the west. This week we are going to look to the east of downtown, to the Alfama neighborhood. Before I got to the twisting streets of Alfama , I had the opportunity to ride Lisbon’s Metro system. One thing that I noticed right away was that, just like in New York City, riders there were mesmerized by their phones, ignoring everything and everyone around them. I exited the Metro at Terreiro do Paço, the Palace Square station, and its ferry terminal. The terminal was constructed in 1931, and its art deco style was highlighted during its 2011 renovation. Terreiro do Paço Ferry Terminal Praça do Comercial Cais do Colunas Alfama is one of Lisbon’s oldest neighborhoods, dating back to the days of Moorish control of the city. It sits along the slope between the Tagus River a...