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Places to Hear Fado Music in Lisbon

By now, you must be ready to find a place to hear and experience Fado. Try Lisbon. In fact, visiting Lisbon means a visit to a Fado house.

Where to Listen to Fado

Try A Baiuca, a tiny Fado House and eatery in the heart of the Alfama district, just off Rua São Pedro on Rua de São Miguel 20. Fado is sung 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.Thursday to Monday. Phone: 351-218-867-284). More information: http://www.golisbon.com/night-life/fado/baiuca.html

At Tasca do Chico, the amateur singers start at 10 p.m. and go until 2 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays every week. Rua Diário de Notícias, Nº 39 More information: www.tascadochico.com

Fado legend Amalia Rodrigues sang at Café Luso, so it is understandable that it is now one of Lisbon's most famous Fado spots. Travessa da Queimada, 10 - in the Bairro Alto Phone: 351-21 342 2281 More information: www.cafeluso.pt

Clube de Fado -- R. S. João da Praça, 94 -- is both a restaurant and Fado venue. Located in the heart of Alfama and just a "stone's throw away" of the renowned Sé de Lisboa, it is possible to enjoy excellent Portuguese traditional cooking, hear the sound of a Portuguese Guitar and the greatest portuguese Fado voices. Phone: 351- 218 882 694 www.clube-de-fado.com

-Bacalhau de Molho at Beco dos Armazéns do Linho, 1 (ao Arco de Jesus) is named after bacalhau de molho, the base of thousands of ways of cooking the most popular of the fish, in the Portuguese cuisine. The restaurant Bacalhau de Molho, placed in the Casa de Linhares it is also a mark in the Portuguese gastronomy and in the art of well serving. Everything here gathers up to hear the best of the fado sang by an unequal cast of Fadistas. Phone: 351-218-863-767 www.casadelinhares.com/index_eg.htm

Located in a small street in Alfama, Parreirinha de Alfama is well known for its fado singers. The walls are decorated with photos of some of the best fado singers and it also has a nice collection of traditional tiles. It's at Beco do Espírito Santo, 1 Phone: 351- 218868209

The esteemed Lapa quarter is the setting for "Sr. Vinho" and its magnificent atmosphere, where portuguese specialities and an impressive wine list delight well-known members of Lisbon society. You can find it at Rua do Meio à Lapa, 18/22 Phone: 351- 21 397 2681 http://www.srvinho.com

For more places to hear Fado, and more suggestions for visiting Lisbon visit the Lisbon Tourism Office at VisitLisboa.com

This article has been adapted from information provided by Portuguese National Tourism Office

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