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Faz Fria was an ideal beginning, a perfect ap- Next stop; the vibrant 500-year-old neigh-
petizer for the meal ahead. We wandered borhood of Bairro Alto. We walked this war-
through Príncipe Real as Rita pointing out neigh- ren of narrow streets and alleys lined with
borhood gems and paused at one of Lisbon’s graffiti splashed buildings a couple of times
most impressive miradouros, or viewpoints. This during the day and were not impressed. Most
one is a multi-leveled park with stunning views of the restaurants, bars, and nightclubs were
across the city to the river, all aglow as the sun closed.
dropped low in the sky.. Like Dracula, the barrio comes alive after

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