Back to photostream

Portugal - Lisbon - Alfama tiled facade 02_DSC0822

A particularly decorative example of the kind of tiled facades that can seen through Lisbon.

 

Click here to see photos from my trip to Lisbon as well as a previous trip to Portugal : www.flickr.com/photos/darrellg/albums/72157605502948784

 

From Wikipedia : "The Alfama is the oldest district of Lisbon, spreading on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tejo river. Its name comes from the Arabic Al-hamma, meaning "hot fountains" or "baths" (the name "Alfama" could also be derived from the Arabic word Alfamm, meaning the "mouth" in Arabic. It is pronounced variously depending on the location of the word in a sentence). The district includes the freguesias (parishes) of São Miguel, Santo Estêvão, São Vicente de Fora and part of the two streets, "Freguesia da Sé: Rua do Barão" and "Rua São João da Praça". It contains many important historical attractions, as well as an abundance of Fado bars and restaurants."

 

My Website : Twitter : Facebook : Instagram

 

© D.Godliman

3,921 views
21 faves
5 comments
Uploaded on January 21, 2016
Taken on September 27, 2015