Destination Guide: Mouraria, Lisbon

Mouraria is one of Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhoods. It is charismatic and steeped in history. A stroll through its narrow, cobble-stone streets, home to independent shops, artisan workshops and an intimate convivial community, is like stepping back in time. Property for sale in Mouraria can be found at very competitive prices, even for newly refurbished period buildings. Here, the birthplace of fado, Portugal’s lamenting folk music, it’s no surprise that locals refer to Mouraria as the city’s soul. Thanks to its central location in the city and historically cheap real-estate, this heritage has taken on a multi-cultural tone in the last decade, traditional families joined by a new wave of artists and immigrants.