Casa dos Bicos
Found within the Alfama district, is one of Lisbon's most curious buildings built in the 16th century in a somewhat Italian Renaissance style. The name Casa dos Bicos literally means "the House of Spikes", referring to the diamond-shaped cladding stones that adorn its facade. It was constructed at the request of Bras de Albuquerque, the son of Afonso de Albuquerque and is possibly inspired by the Italian Palazzo dei Diamanti from his travels around Italy. However, the Manueline forms found around the windows and portals betray a very Portuguese flair.