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Alfama is the oldest district of Lisbon, spreading on the slope between the Castle of Lisbon and the Tejo river. Its name comes from the Arabic Al-hamma, meaning fountains or baths.
During the times of Moorish domination, Alfama constituted the whole of the city, which later spread to the West (Baixa neighbourhood).
The great 1755 Lisbon Earthquake did not destroy the Alfama or, at least, new buildings were built in the very same places of those that became ruined, hence Alfama remained a picturesque labyrinth of narrow streets and small squares, an urban tissue dating back to medieval times and with muslim strong influences. |
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A very beautiful view of the shore side..red tiled house roofs..good POV..tfs
- Csilla
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(1629) - [2007-12-28 20:08]
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Hi Antonio!
Very nice photo of the buildings and their red roofs - with a good background. Good POV and sharpness.
Thanks for sharing!
Csilla
Hola Antonio, preciosa foto de esos tejados y casas tradicionales de Portugal, con la vista al mar espectacular. Bellos colores y luminosidad. Felicidades.
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- Guntin
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(1131) - [2008-01-21 9:39]
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Wonderful shot with all this orange roofs. You got a great contrast between the white walls and the roofs. Congratulations!!
Hello Antonio,
very nice roofs, the town and the boats look like at the seashore. Well done
Regards
Romana
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