Alfama is comfortably situated in the old part of Lisbon, on the hillside between the fortress Castelo de São Jorge and the Tejo River. This picturesque medieval area resisted a strong earthquake in 1755, so its architecture preserved the Moorish elegant style. The intricate ancient alleys of Alfama are full of restaurants, cafes and clubs that are open until midnight and where you can taste some fried sardines while singing along some fado. The area is popular among tourists who want to feel the true soul of Lisbon, something you will surely find in a place like Alfama.