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Mouraria

Mouraria climbs the slope north of the castle, between Martim Moniz, Graça and Alfama. It is central enough for exploring the old city on foot, but its narrow, steep streets demand more effort than Baixa’s level grid.

A narrow cobbled lane between historic houses in Mouraria

At a glance

Mouraria in brief.

Atmosphere
The district’s history is tied to the Muslim population that remained in Lisbon after the Christian conquest of 1147.
Best for
It suits travellers who want to walk between Martim Moniz, Rossio, Baixa and Alfama, and who prefer daily local life to a district arranged mainly for visitors.
Practical point
Martim Moniz metro station, on the Green line, sits by the western edge of Mouraria.
After dark
The practical risks are much the same as elsewhere in central Lisbon, particularly pickpocketing in crowded places and on public transport.

Character

What Mouraria is like.

The district’s history is tied to the Muslim population that remained in Lisbon after the Christian conquest of 1147. Old buildings, local shops, cultural associations and communities with roots in many countries now share its streets.

Mouraria also shares Alfama’s connection with fado. Rua do Capelão, Largo da Severa and Escadinhas de São Cristóvão keep that history visible without turning the whole district into a visitor set-piece.

Who it suits

Is Mouraria right for you?

It suits travellers who want to walk between Martim Moniz, Rossio, Baixa and Alfama, and who prefer daily local life to a district arranged mainly for visitors. It is less comfortable if you need level streets, expect a taxi to stop at every door or want a busy route home late at night.

Practical details

Getting around and staying in Mouraria.

Martim Moniz metro station, on the Green line, sits by the western edge of Mouraria. Trams and buses use the main roads. Inside the district there are cobbles, steps and steep slopes; with a suitcase, check the final approach before you travel and do not assume a car can stop outside. Some inner streets become very quiet after dark. If that makes you uncomfortable, return through Martim Moniz and the busier main streets.

Returning after dark

Mouraria after dark.

The practical risks are much the same as elsewhere in central Lisbon, particularly pickpocketing in crowded places and on public transport. Some inner streets have little foot traffic or light after dark and can feel uncomfortable, though that is not the same as being dangerous. Use the busier routes if you prefer more activity around you.

Transport

Connections from Mouraria.

Martim Moniz metro station is on the Green line. Main-road tram and bus stops are easier with luggage than the steep inner lanes.

Independent places to stay

Where to stay in Mouraria.

Tiled façade, Mouraria Tiled façade, Mouraria

Independent place to stay

Sítio dos Cavaleiros View property

Sítio dos Cavaleiros comprises seven apartments across adjoining numbers on Rua dos Cavaleiros.

Registered capacity · 14 people

Steps between houses, Mouraria Steps between houses, Mouraria

Independent place to stay

Casa Mouraria View property

Casa Mouraria is a spacious apartment of about 120 square metres on Rua do Terreirinho.

Registered capacity · 6 people

Decorated street between historic façades, Rua das Farinhas, Mouraria Decorated street between historic façades, Rua das Farinhas, Mouraria

Independent place to stay

Guida Mouraria Apartment View property

Guida Mouraria Apartment is a third-floor one-bedroom flat on Rua das Farinhas.

Registered capacity · 4 people

Laundry hanging from balconies, Mouraria Laundry hanging from balconies, Mouraria

Independent place to stay

Casa das Olarias View property

Casa das Olarias is a ground-floor apartment of about 45 square metres on Largo das Olarias.

Registered capacity · 3 people

Night view, Mouraria Night view, Mouraria

Independent place to stay

Lagares 38 View property

Lagares 38 is a third-floor one-bedroom apartment on Rua dos Lagares, registered for four people.

Registered capacity · 4 people

Historic façades, Mouraria Historic façades, Mouraria

Independent hotel

Mouraria Lisboa Hotel View property

Mouraria Lisboa Hotel is a two-star hotel with 28 rooms in a traditional building on Travessa do Terreirinho.

Registered capacity · 36 people

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Photography credits

A narrow cobbled lane between historic houses in Mouraria Photograph by Alyona Nagel on Pexels

Decorated street, Mouraria Photograph by Misa.stefanovic.07 on Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Tiled façade, Mouraria Photograph by Misa.stefanovic.07 on Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Steps between houses, Mouraria Photograph by Misa.stefanovic.07 on Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Decorated street between historic façades, Rua das Farinhas, Mouraria Photograph by Jens Cederskjold on Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Beco do Jasmin, Mouraria Photograph by Misa.stefanovic.07 on Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Narrow street between houses, Mouraria Photograph by Vernaccia on Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Laundry hanging from balconies, Mouraria Photograph by Jens Cederskjold on Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Small square, Rua da Mouraria Photograph by swissbert on Wikimedia Commons · CC0 1.0

Tiles and a street lamp, Escadinhas da Achada, Mouraria Photograph by Jens Cederskjold on Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Night view, Mouraria Photograph by Jens Cederskjold on Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Historic façades, Mouraria Photograph by Misa.stefanovic.07 on Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0