Santa Maria Maior is the heart of Lisbon. This parish is home to the capital’s most significant neighbourhoods.
Alfama, the second-oldest neighbourhood in Europe, feels like a small village. Wander aimlessly through the “Becos” (lanes) and “Largos” (small squares), letting your senses guide you. Enjoy the magnificent views of the river and the laundry hanging from balconies, smell grilled fish cooking around a corner, listen to the sounds of Fado drifting from a restaurant, taste authentic traditional dishes and touch breathtaking tilework. This is Lisbon at its most picturesque and the city’s true soul.
“Baixa Pombalina,” with its distinctive charm in central Lisbon, is highly attractive to those who enjoy walking, seek a peaceful lifestyle and want to be close to everything, with a story behind every corner. The city offers numerous services and is especially known for its traditional shops.
Chiado is one of Lisbon’s most iconic and traditional neighbourhoods. It is an important commercial centre and one of the most cosmopolitan and lively areas of the Portuguese capital. A culturally rich district, it is considered one of Lisbon’s finest areas.
Martim Moniz is where most of the city’s ethnic communities come together. Known for its square overlooking the castle, it is a kind of Portuguese “Chinatown” and the terminus of the iconic Tram 28.
And Mouraria, which has developed into a rather lively and welcoming area, is considered one of the safest neighbourhoods in the capital. It is a meeting place for people from different cultures and, at the same time, a place where their age-old folk traditions remain alive.