Four reasons why Lisbon’s street art scene is one of the coolest in Europe

If you have already passed through the Alfama neighborhood, you probably have noticed some strange, sad, but beautiful sound, coming out of the windows or local restaurants. That music is Fado, and is known as the unofficial Portuguese anthem. The themes of fado are inspired by the loss of something that was loved, as so many sailors left Lisbon throughout history. But in modern times, it can be played at a party or other happy occasions. <img alt="" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:770/1*AkKUxRl6CVGuHp6Ws31vAw.jpeg" style="height:467px; width:700px" /> Fado Vadio. Credit: Pinterest. In Lisbon you will find many murals inspired by the fadistas, the most famous of which is located on the Escadinhas de São Cristóvão, in the city center. This pice, called “Fado Vadio”, means “bohemian fado” and tells the story of some of the best musicians in Lisbon. <a href="https://medium.com/onjapartments/four-reasons-on-why-lisbons-street-art-scene-one-of-the-coolest-in-europe-5cf812675d80">Visit Now</a>