Moorish Quarter
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Melissa Pereira
"The name "Mouraria" itself is derived from the Arabic word "Moorish Quarter." The neighborhood's history dates back to the Moorish period, and you can still find remnants of that heritage.
Mouraria has a rich multicultural heritage due to its history as a melting pot of various cultures and communities. It's a place where different influences have come together over the centuries.
Fun fact: it is also the location for Portugal's first Chinatown "
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