On the feast day of St Anthony, patron saint of Lisbon, in Alfama, the city’s oldest quarter,
Alfama festival fill with the smell of sardines being grilled outside little houses and restaurants.
And of course a popular soundtrack for these activities is Fado - the melancholy Portuguese music.
Also mass marriages, known as St Anthony’s Weddings, take a place during the festival.
Alfama Fest, 2015acrylic on canvas, 54x73 cm
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330mm x 490mm 13 x 19inches
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Acrylic painting, cityscape view on vintage cafe grill in Alfama, inspired by atmosphere of this famous old district of Lisbon. Alfama grill in a restaurant outside patio in a great location in the back streets of Alfama that gave a good excuse to relax and enjoy the atmosphere.