District · quarter of Moorish origin; not destroyed in 1755
Alfama
The name Alfama comes from the Arabic al-hamma, 'hot springs'.
Stories
The quarter the earthquake spared 1755
The 1755 earthquake does not destroy Alfama, which keeps its maze of narrow streets and small squares.
Lisbon earthquake, tsunami and fires of 1755 1 November 1755 (All Saints' Day)
Earthquake, then tsunami and fires destroy the lower town; Pombal rebuilds the Baixa on a plan. Anchor theme tag earthquake-1755.
Hot springs Moorish period
The name Alfama comes from the Arabic al-hamma, 'hot springs'.