If you are into Fado, you'll love this; if you're not, meh. There are some interesting artifacts (antique gramophones) but the Fado culture is not as well presented as I would have liked. The audio tour leaves something to be desired and the quality of the music through the handset is poor.

Now, this is more than fado, I t’s Portuguese culture history. By describing the different turns in its development, you get a new outlook of this country since the 19th century. And if you’re not yet familiar with Amalia Rodrigues, Mariza or Carminha - don’t worry. You will. And you’ll be grateful.

If you are a fado fan, go there by all means. You will be thrilled to find so much about this special genre of Portuguese music. You can learn all about it, from history to instruments (displayed) and famous singers as you walk through several rooms full of pictures and videos, all friendly to English speakers/readers. I particularly enjoyed a section where we can listen to the recordings, using a headphone. There are so many to choose from and sound quality is great. Its location, on the riverside, almost across from the entrance to the Alfama district is perfect as there are several restaurants and bars where live fado is avairable. .