Santa Maria Maior is the heart of Lisbon. This parish is home to the capital’s most emblematic neighborhoods.
Alfama, the second-oldest neighborhood in Europe. It is a small village in the middle of the capital, a neighborhood to get lost in among alleyways and squares, letting your senses guide you: seeing laundry hanging from balconies and spectacular views of the Tagus, smelling fish grilling on the corner, hearing the sounds of Fado from inside a traditional restaurant, tasting traditional dishes, and touching magnificent azulejo panels. This is Lisbon’s most picturesque neighborhood and the true soul of the city.
Baixa Pombalina, endowed with a particular charm, downtown Lisbon is highly appealing to those who enjoy walking and seek a peaceful lifestyle, close to everything, with history around every corner. It offers numerous services and is especially known for its old traditional shops.
Chiado, an important commercial center of Lisbon and one of the most cosmopolitan and lively areas of the Portuguese capital. It is culturally rich and considered one of Lisbon’s most prestigious areas.
Martim Moniz is where the city’s greatest number of ethnic groups come together. Known for its square overlooking the castle, it is a kind of Portuguese “Chinatown” and a terminal for the iconic Tram 28.
Finally, Mouraria is a lively and welcoming area, considered one of the safest neighborhoods in the capital. It is a meeting point for people from different cultures and, at the same time, a place that keeps its longstanding popular traditions alive.