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áteo de Alfama is a traditional court dating
far back to early Lisbon. Situated on São João da Praça street, that in
conjunction with both Sé and São Pedro Streets, crosses the whole of
Alfama, one of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhoods. The court is formed by Murça Counts Palace's atrium, one of the buildings that withstood the 1755
earthquake, it is adjacent to "Cerca Velha", the first city wall, that is in
effect, also one of Páteo de Alfama's majestic interior walls.
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Because it is within a private building, this part of
"Cerva Velha" is well conserved, therefore, when construction of
Páteo de Alfama began, the City Museum Archaeology Department intervened to
study the nature of "Cerca Velha's" foundations in this part of the city.
This study is documented in an exhibition that is open to the public inside
of Páteo de Alfama. Some of the archaeological peaces found
during excavations are also included in the exhibition dating from century IIV to XVI d.c.
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During 2007 the Palace underwent profound building
improvements, and inside, a centre to promote Portuguese culture was born.
From the exhibition of handcrafts to the Folklore dances and sad sound of
Fado, you'll be able to enjoy and taste Portugal's rich culture including our
world famous cuisine mixed
with true Portuguese heritage, all this and much more is available to you at
the new Páteo de Alfama Restaurant.
A
unique establishment, Páteo de Alfama is in effect a must see when
visiting Lisbon, and invites you to come and taste Portugal! |
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