Alfama
nounfeminine/aɫˈfɐmɐ/medium
Al·fa·ma
Definition
A historic and traditional district of Lisbon, located between the Castle of São Jorge and the Tagus River, known for its architecture, narrow streets, and as the birthplace of fado.
We got lost in the charming maze of streets in Alfama.
Alfama is the soul of old Lisbon.
Common collocations
Alfama districtstreets of Alfama
Etymology
Do árabe 'al-hamma' (as fontes termais).