Streets Repaved With Gold: Former Lisbon Red Light District “Largo Do Intendente” Cleans Up Act

Lisbon’s castle dominates the ancient tangle of narrow alleyways, steep staircases and unexpected cul-de-sacs, or “Becos,” of the working class neighbourhoods of Mouraria, Alfama and Intendente. The trio are survivors of the devastating 1755 earthquake and amongst the oldest in … Continue reading