Photo: ValenOn the way to Alfama, there is a Cathedral Se, a large Romanesque fortress was build in 1150 by Alfonso Henriques. It is te burial place for Lisbon's patron saint, St. Anthony.
Photo: ValenA fascinating quarter with its steep streets and steps is also accessible by tram.
Photo: ValenThe old houses facing the river open picturesque gates at the heart of Alfama, like the Arco de Jesus in the photo above.
Photo: ValenCasa dos Bicos - the conspicuous house, faced with diamond-shaped stones, was built in 1523. It stands in Rua dos Bacalhoeiros (street of the cod fishermen) so it is no surprise it was once used for salting fish.
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