Article: The Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Lisbon and the Bairro Alto in the mid-19th century. Social problems and containment policies

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In the post-earthquake city, the Pombaline Lower Town attracted the bourgeoisie with its new buildings, wide streets, and spacious shops.
The Bairro Alto became available for the displaced people who lived in shanties on the outskirts of the city. Thus, from the late 18th century until the late 20th century, it became one of the most problematic neighborhoods in the capital.
Text by João Miguel Simões
[HISTORIAN OF THE MUSEUM OF SÃO ROQUE]

Source: Solidarity City Magazine no. 29/30
Edition: SCML, 2013