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Fado Museum

Name: Fado Museum
Price range: $
Rating: 4.4

4.4 ·

Dive into the Fado Museum, a tribute to the music that defines Lisbon's soul. Listen to historic recordings, follow the story of legendary singers, and catch a concert at the on-site cafe.

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Full description

Located near the waterfront, the Fado Museum traces the origins, evolution and attempts at regulation of fado, introducing its best-known singers through displays, videos and listening stations. Reviewers appreciate the affordable entry and the chance to hear a wide range of recordings while following the story of the genre, including the famous painting of a fado singer.

A cafe on site hosts concerts, which adds a live element to the visit. It works well for couples and anyone wanting context before experiencing fado in a restaurant or tavern.

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Address

Alfama, Largo do Chafariz de Dentro 1, 1100-139 Lisboa, Portugal · Lisboa

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Bring headphones or use the audio stations to hear recordings from famous singers
closed on Mondays
check the cafe for concert times to pair the visit with live fado.

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Reviews

The Fado Museum is a good introduction to get acquainted with the basics of this genre’s history. Personally, I really enjoyed discovering the artists featured on the playlist installed next to the chair. The museum shop is very well stocked, and the staff are very knowledgeable. It definitely complements the…

4/5

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