BAIRRO ALTO

Description

Essentials about Bairro Alto in brief

Bairro Alto (Upper Town) is one of Lisbon’s oldest and most traditional neighborhoods. Although there are no significant sights in the neighborhood, Bairro Alto is still worth a visit for two reasons: first, the neighborhood’s building fabric has great architectural charm, as large parts were spared from the catastrophic earthquake of 1755. And second, the Bairro Alto is Lisbon’s most important bar district. In the narrow streets of the upper town there are countless bars, clubs restaurants, which are filled with locals and tourists every night.

The kocation and the character of Bairro Alto

Bairro Alto is located between Praça Luís de Camões in the south, Rua do Século in the west and Rua da Misericórdia / Rua Dom Pedro V in the north and east. In the past, the neighborhood was home to craftsmen and simple clerks. During the 19th century, Bairro Alto was also the preferred residential area of many intellectuals and artists. Due to the sharp increase in rental or purchase prices for apartments in recent years, the area has now increasingly become a residential neighborhood for the wealthy.

Going out in Bairro Alto

As quiet and tranquil as the alleys of Bairro Alto are during the day, it gets noisy and busy after dark. Then the quaint tascas (traditional pubs), modern bars, stylish cafes, international restaurants and trendy clubs of Bairro Alto fill up with locals and tourists. Many Lisboners start their night out and party in the gastro scene of Bairro Alto.

Shopping in Bairro Alto

In addition, Bairro Alto is also worth a visit when it comes to shopping. In Rua da Rosa, Rua do Norte and the surrounding streets are numerous boutiques and smaller stores with a unique offer. Since the neighborhood is also characterized by artists to this day, you can still find many studios and craft stores in Bairro Alto.

The way to Bairro Alto

Much of Bairro Alto is closed to general vehicular traffic; access is permitted only to residents. However, Bairro Alto can be reached by metro, the famous Tram Line 28E, and the Ascensor da Glória funicular.