Fado ao Centro
A fado cultural centre beside the Arco de Almedina, staging Coimbra fado sung by male students every evening.
Coimbra fado differs from Lisbon fado. Traditionally it is sung by male university students wearing black capes, and it is known for serenade-style love songs and Portuguese guitar solos. Fado ao Centro is located below the Quebra-Costas slope. Performances of about 50 minutes take place every evening around 6:00 PM. Before the show, there is an introduction to the history of fado. Tickets cost about €10–12 and include a glass of port. Booking ahead is recommended during peak season.
Opening hours
Daily show at approx. 18:00
Nearby sights
- Arco de Almedina & Quebra-Costas
- Old Cathedral of Coimbra
- Café Santa Cruz
- Monastery of Santa Cruz
- Biblioteca Joanina
- University of Coimbra – Paço das Escolas
- Mercado Municipal D. Pedro V
- Machado de Castro National Museum