Looking up a typical street in the historic Alfama district of Lisbon. The district is characterised by its narrow cobbled streets and the unaffected, traditional way of life that continues here.

One of the myriad of passageways that interconnect the streets of the historic Alfama district of Lisbon. It's sometimes difficult to qualify what is a street and what is an alley in this part of town!

A glimpse through an archway in the old hilltop Alfama district of Lisbon.

In the distance you can make out the towers of São Vicente de Fora Church

Lisbon's Santa Engracia Church which was designated Portugal's National Pantheon in 1966. Work started on the church in 1630 and it took almost 300 years to complete.

Inside are the tombs of the Portuguese presidents, writer Almeida Garrett and fado legend Amalia Rodrigues.

View out over the River Tejo from the Walls of Sao Jorge Castle high above the city.

Twards the left of the picture you can just make out the towers of the Se and to the right, by the water is one of Lisbon's finest squares, Praca do Comercio

View out over Lisbon from the Miradouro de Santa Graca.

To the left is the castle and in the distance you can just make out the bridge over the Tejo

The huge dome that crowns the Basilica da Estrela in Lisbon.

Completed in 1790, the basilica was built by order of Maria I to celebrate the birth of her first son. Ironically, he had died of smallpox by the time the basilica was complete.

The Belém National Palace (Palácio Nacional de Belém) is the official residence of the president of Portugal.

Originally built in the 16th century by the nobleman Manuel of Portugal, the palace became a royal residence in the 18th century.

The palace is set overlooking the gardens of Afonso de Albuquerque Square and towards the Jerónimos Monastery and river Tejo beyond.

The Rococo / Baroque style 18th-century Palácio Nacional de Queluz on the edge of Lisbon.

The palace was built as a summer retreat for Dom Pedro of Braganza. Who later became King after marrying his niece Maria I. It later served as a place of incarceration for Queen Maria in her latter years after she had descended into madness

The funicular tram that has run between Cais Sodre and Chiado since 1892.

Bica beats the Elevador da Gloria on counts of steepness and charm!