Uptown

Category: Civil Architecture > Neighbourhood

District: Lisboa > Lisboa > Lisboa

History and Characteristics

, Old and picturesque neighborhood in the center of Lisbon.

, Narrow, cobbled streets with historical houses.

, Small traditional shops, restaurants, and nightlife.

, Developed from the beginning of the 16th century, known as Vila Nova de Andrade.

Planning and Construction

, Linked to the tsunami of the Lisbon Earthquake of 1531.

, Built after this event, with an orthogonal plan.

Neighborhood Boundaries

, West; Rua do Século.

, East; Rua da Misericórdia.

, North; Rua D. Pedro V.

, South; Calçada do Combro, Largo do Calhariz, Rua do Loreto, Largo de Camões.

, Integral part of the parish of Misericórdia.

Nightlife and Culture

, Since the 80s, the main nightlife area of Lisbon.

, Bars, restaurants, and Fado houses.

, Former press center until the 70s-80s of the 20th century.

, Crossroads of different generations in search of nightlife fun.

Residence and Renovation

, Increasing demand as a place to live.

, Rejuvenated and renewed population.

History of the Press

, 19th to 20th century; headquarters of newspapers and printing presses.

, Streets with historical names like Rua Diário de Notícias and Rua do Século.

, Literary references, such as in the novel "Mau Tempo no Canal" by Vitorino Nemésio.

Commemorations and Events

, In 2013, the 500th anniversary of Bairro Alto was celebrated.

, Extensive programming with the participation of residents and cultural agents.

Historical and Commercial Shops

, Part of the "Shops with History" network of the Lisbon City Council.

, Featured restaurants and antique shops.

Day and Night Environment

, Quiet and traditional neighborhood during the day.

, Main place of nightlife entertainment from evening onwards.

, Meeting point for cultures and generations, especially Erasmus students.

Restaurants and Commerce

, Recovery of buildings while maintaining their original features.

, New, alternative, and varied commercial spaces.

, High concentration of restaurants and bars, attracting a diverse audience.

Security

, Recent works and installation of surveillance cameras.

, Increased policing and decreased crime rate.

Heritage Classification

, Classified as a Group of Public Interest (CIP) in 2010.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bairro_Alto

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt