Mouraria is Lisbon’s most ethnically diverse neighborhood. Here you find people from Africa, Asia, and Europe. The shops and restaurants are the same. You will find a Nepalese restaurant, then next to is a Bangladesh one and a Chinese supermarket a few meters later. Some meters away you find and Indian shop. This is what defines Mouraria. The price of everything here is very low compared to the rest of the city.

One of Mouraria’s attractions is the mini-“Chinatown,” the stalls on Martim Moniz Square serving dishes from all over the world. Another place to visit is the medieval house neighboring the Church of St. Christopher, with gothic doors and windows. Mouraria is the birthplace of Fado music. At Rua da Guia you learn about the most renowned Fado singers. Visit the Fado house where Severa, a young Fado singer who brought Fado to the socialites used to live. For shopping visit the A Vida Portuguesa where you get genuine, old Portuguese made souvenirs. The restaurants here have cuisines from different countries that you can try. To get to Mouraria use the bus, train or hire a taxi. If coming from Lisbon airport, use the bus services available. Around Mouraria there are walking tours some of which are free.

Fitness near Mouraria

 For visitors getting an excellent gym near Mouraria may take time since they are scattered in the neighborhoods and knowing about membership, the equipment that they have and programs is time-consuming which you can save for your visits. Using the TrainAway App can remove that burden for you. One of the gyms that offer the best of programs has a very large area for different workout sessions and has modern machines and equipment is the Fitness Hut Alexandre Herculano. It is also very affordable and with TrainAway you can use it without commitment.

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