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Alfama
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<p>The Alfama is the oldest neighborhood of <a href="/facts/Lisbon/zFTcC99e">Lisbon</a>, spreading on the slope between the <a href="/facts/S%25C3%25A3o_Jorge_Castle/0dj0Pdun">São Jorge Castle</a> and the <a href="/facts/Tagus/CPNWdzQx">Tagus</a> river. The district includes the <i>freguesias</i> (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 <a href="/facts/Fado/HnGSU9LA">Fado</a> bars and restaurants. </p>