Fodor's Expert Review Museu do Fado
Alfama
Visitors intrigued by the haunting sounds of fado drifting from doorways in Alfama and nearby Mouraria can learn about the celebrated Portuguese music at Lisbon's small but carefully curated fado museum. A permanent exhibition outlines the emergence of the style and its key artists throughout history, while occasional live performances provide a chance to hear modern day stars of the fado scene.