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Tasca do Jaime: enjoy real traditional fado, out of the tourist circle

Enjoy the real fado while munching on freshly-fried cod pastries in the late afternoon in Tasca do Jaime, one of the most intriguing of Lisbon’s ‘tavernas’. Traditionally, the Fado houses are popular and a meeting spot for families and friends.

You won’t always find the best fadistas, but don’t let that scare you off. This is real […]

April 30th, 2008 | Posted in Graça, History, Maps, Music, Places to go, fado | No Comments

A recommended tour by foot from the Mouraria neighbourhood to Miradouro da Graca by Julie

“Starting from Praca da Figueira, where the metro stops or from Praca Martim Moniz, you walk up Calçada dos Cavalheiros to Largo do Terreirinho. This is where the Mouraria neighbourhood starts. This antique square is a nice place to have lunch. Taverna de Poco Largo is a real traditional Portugese restaurant where you can have […]

March 20th, 2008 | Posted in Graça, Lisbon people, Mouraria, Places to go, Restaurants, Restaurants (cheap), Shopping, Walking around | No Comments