The Alfama in Lisbon, Portugal
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by A tip for the visitor: wear comfortable shoes and clothes because the Alfama is an uphill and it has steep, narrow streets.
Address:
Lisbon, Portugal
Price:
Free
How to get there:
You might ride the Tram 28, which is also part of the historical town.
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