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Portugal - Lisbon, Alfama

Portugal - Lisbon, Alfama
Alfama is located on one of the seven hills of Lisbon, between Castelo de São Jorge ( www.ipernity.com/doc/294067/49372046 ) and the Tagus river. Alfama is Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood. During the time of Moorish rule, the city consisted only of Alfama. The district became inhabited by the fishermen and the poor. Nowadays Alfama has shrugged off this grim reputation and has transformed into a fashionable and artisan district, but still retains its unique character and rich heritage.

The name of the district also dates back from this period. Alfama comes from the Arabic al hamma which means “baths” or “hot fountains”. In the past there were hot springs at the foot of the hill. During the earthquake of 1755, the neighbourhood remained more or less untouched, which is why there are still many old buildings.

Alfama has a romantic, picturesque appearance and is a maze of steep cobbled streets, narrow alleys, tiny squares and steep stairs. It offers also some miradouros (viewpoints) with stunning views over the houses and roofs towards the Tagus river.

Günter Klaus, Maria Lovasz, Percy Schramm, ©UdoSm and 76 other people have particularly liked this photo


60 comments - The latest ones
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
great work here Jaap

have a beautiful november week:)
5 years ago.
 Thorsten
Thorsten
A fine composition!
5 years ago.
 Nouchetdu38
Nouchetdu38 club
Very well done!!!! EXCELLENT!******
5 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
Great presentation which accentuates the narrow streets.
5 years ago.
 Diana Australis
Diana Australis club
Alfamà is amazing. And I love the tram!
5 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Superbe Composition .. Have a nice week.
5 years ago.
 Ànn-Piaframie
Ànn-Piaframie
merci pour l'originale présentation
5 years ago.
 Max Wenger
Max Wenger club
Très réussi la représentation de ces ruelles étroites. Bonne semaine Jaap
5 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
A great set of images, really presenting these narrow lanes well, Jaap.
5 years ago.
 Madeleine Defawes
Madeleine Defawes club
Beautiful images of the little streets !
Have a nice week
5 years ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
Alfama and its beauty so well shown, Jaap!!
Wonderful details and a superb note, too!!
Very beautiful and adapted collage!
So thanks!!
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
 Chris10
Chris10 club
Je kunt er eindeloos lopen: straatje in, straatje uit. Heuvel op, heuvel af ;)
En wat er dan allemaal van die balkonnetjes af hangt... Een genot om allemaal te bekijken!!

Groet, Christien.
5 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Interesting series and a nice job Jaap
5 years ago.
 Beatrice Degan(MARS)
Beatrice Degan(MARS) club
Your splendid images with their so fine Pips let me walk through these fascinating streets in Lisbon.!
have a very nice week ahead Jaap!
5 years ago.
 Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨*
Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* club
excellent !**********************belle semaine Jaap !
5 years ago.
 Hansruedi Voegele
Hansruedi Voegele club
Schöne Aufnahmen!
5 years ago.
 RHH
RHH club
Nice collage.
5 years ago.
 John Cass
John Cass
Beautiful set of images.
5 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
Very nice impressions of this beautiful town, Jaap !
5 years ago.
 Simone Maurel
Simone Maurel club
merci pour ces jolies photos et reportage
5 years ago.
 neira-Dan
neira-Dan club
très beau collage original
5 years ago.
 ╰☆☆June☆☆╮
╰☆☆June☆☆╮ club
★彡 Good work. Have a lovely new week 彡★
5 years ago.
 cammino
cammino club
Beautiful collage!
5 years ago.
 Nicole Merdrignac
Nicole Merdrignac club
Superbe collage avec notes. Nicole.
5 years ago.
 Hélène Lombard
Hélène Lombard
Extra et beau cette réalisation qui nous fait visiter tout Lisbonne en 1 photo !!
5 years ago.
 Danielle
Danielle
Très impressionnant !
5 years ago.
 Adele
Adele club
Excellent work, Jaap! I was in Lisbon a long time ago, your pictures make me feel like going back and enjoying its beauty!
5 years ago.
 Christa1004
Christa1004 club
Great collage, it makes you become aware how narrow the streets must be there.
5 years ago.
 José Manuel Polo
José Manuel Polo club
Magnífica idea. Ya que las calles son muy estrechas, les va muy bien una presentación en vertical y estrechas composiciones. Típico en Lisboa y Oporto.
5 years ago.
 xacobeo4
xacobeo4
Wow magnificent impressive capture, your photographic and artistic work fascinates me, He deserves a great prize for her, I congratulate you applause, Bravo !!!!
5 years ago. Edited 5 years ago.
 JiPR
JiPR
Un quartier hélas souvent totalement envahi par les touristes débarqués dans le port.
5 years ago.
 Rainer Blankermann
Rainer Blankermann
A beautiful collage. Thanks for your explanations!
5 years ago.
 Nora Caracci
Nora Caracci club
genial collage of verticalities !!!
5 years ago.
 Guy Bacca (guybac)
Guy Bacca (guybac) club
Avec ces cadrages serrés ou plus larges (PIPs), nous avons un bel aperçu de ces ruelles... Beau collage
5 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Very nicely taken and put together Jaap..................such a fascinating place!
5 years ago.
 RHH
RHH club
I like the way you've done this, Jaap.
5 years ago.
 Janet Brien
Janet Brien club
What a novel and wonderful presentation, Jaap! I love the images which are presented in the tall, narrow format that they are as you wander through these places. I love the tiny alleys of old european towns, and this is such a classic. TY for the information too, makes me think about the places we visited in Provence, France. :)
5 years ago.
 RHH
RHH club
Thanks for another visit.
5 years ago.
 Yves Saulnier
Yves Saulnier
Vraiment typique des villes méditerranéennes.
5 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Superbly well done!
5 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
What a great way to display the narrow streets.
5 years ago.
 Schussentäler
Schussentäler club
+wunderschöne alte Gassen
5 years ago.
 Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Wonderful series of images. Great collage presentation. Well done Jaap Regards Tess.
5 years ago.
 grobi358
grobi358 club
Tolle Idee Jaap! So kommt die Enge der Gassen noch besser zur Wirkung!
5 years ago.
 RHH
RHH club
Have a wonderful day, Jaap.
5 years ago.
 Julien Rappaport
Julien Rappaport club
Une belle réalisation *******
5 years ago.
 Marije Aguillo
Marije Aguillo club
Buen collage con bonitas tomas urbanas.
5 years ago.
 Maria W.
Maria W. club
Superbe!!! :)))
5 years ago.
 Sami Serola (inactive)
Sami Serola (inactiv…
Great way to illustrate the narrow streets.
5 years ago.
 Rosemma
Rosemma
Toute l'âme du vieux Lisbonne dans ce 'portfolio' !
5 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Great work and interesting notes Jaap.
5 years ago.
 Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿
What a beautiful place !
Wonderful photographs of those old streets, Jaap ! *****
Have a lovely week end.
5 years ago.
 Susanne Hoy
Susanne Hoy
That's a great series! I like the narrow alleys.
5 years ago.
 Roger Bennion
Roger Bennion club
Such a photogenic place, Jaap. Superb photos. Very, very much like the presentation. Inspired and inspirational idea perfectly executed.
5 years ago.
 Misou 49
Misou 49 club
Jolies vues sur ce quartier pittoresque !
5 years ago.
 Denis Croissant
Denis Croissant club
Wow! Great shots and an ace idea Jaap.
5 years ago.
 Eric Desjours
Eric Desjours club
A relevant presentation of the picturesque city and its characteristic alleys. The small church gives a landmark that it must be pleasant to have in focus during the walks in this labyrinth.
5 years ago.
 Leo W
Leo W club
a fine Polyptychon
5 years ago.
 Percy Schramm
Percy Schramm club
Fine impression of this bautiful looking district.
4 years ago.
 Günter Klaus
Günter Klaus club
Da hast du besonders schöne enge Gassen entdeckt lieber Jaap,wunderschön sind deine Einblicke in diese Gassen und Aufgänge :))

Wünsche noch ein schönes Wochenende,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 years ago.

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