The Feira Ladra (Theives Market) is held under the shadow of the National Pantheon on the edge of the Alfama on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

I can't really enthuse about the quality of most of the merchandise although there are some good postcard and stamp stalls

Both of the Estrela district of Lisbon's main features in one photo.

The 18th century neo-classical Basilica da Estrela can be seen between the palm trees of the Jardim da Estrela

The mixture of tourism and old Lisbon that co-exist in the Alfama district are amplified here in the tiny quarter of Santa Cruz.

Situated more or less within the outer walls of the Castelo do Sao Jorge life still goes on here much as it always has

Inside the walls of Lisbon Castle (Castelo de Sao Jorge)

A tranquil space inside the walls of Lisbon's Castelo Sao Jorge

A tree lined courtyard within the walls of the castle in Lisbon. On the right you can just make out a group of old men playing cards

A shady tree lined walkway runs along the ramparts of the castle in Lisbon. If you look left from here you have a spectacular view over the city

A quiet corner of the gardens that lie within the walls of the castle in Lisbon

Looking out over Lisbon from the ramparts of the Castelo de Sao Jorge (St George's castle) on top of the Alfama district.

Bridge across the moat leading into the castle in Lisbon. It is named after Sao Jorge or St George who is also the patron saint of Portugal