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Fado ao Centro
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Venue in Coimbra devoted to Coimbra fado, which differs from Lisbon's: it is sung by men, traditionally university students, with the Coimbra guitar and the Portuguese guitar. It is heard in a small venue in the historic centre, where the origin and style of this fado are explained.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Fado ao Centro: 2 missions
- Hear Coimbra fado liveAttend a fado session and notice the Coimbra guitar and how this style is sung.
- Learn the difference from Lisbon fadoAsk, or pay attention to the explanation, about what distinguishes Coimbra fado from Lisbon's.
Near Fado ao Centro
Almedina Arch and Tower28 m awaySé Velha of Coimbra76 m awayCafé Santa Cruz218 m awayMonastery of Santa Cruz235 m awayMachado de Castro National Museum247 m awayJoanina Library251 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Fado ao Centro?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Fado ao Centro?
Hear Coimbra fado live and Learn the difference from Lisbon fado.
What is there to see near Fado ao Centro?
Almedina Arch and Tower (28 m), Sé Velha of Coimbra (76 m) and Café Santa Cruz (218 m).
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