In 1954, Amália Rodrigues bought a pre-Pombaline house at No. 193 on Rua de São Bento and, after renovations, moved in in 1955. She never left: she lived there for 44 years, until her death in 1999. She painted her side of the facade—which had been pink—yellow, and it is by that color that the house is still recognized today.
In 2001, the house opened to the public as the Amália Rodrigues House Museum. This year marks its 25th anniversary, and according to Lusa, it has already welcomed more than 150,000 visitors from 150 countries. Everything remains almost exactly as she left it.
1 November 2026 12:00 + more dates
Casa-Museu Amália Rodrigues
The house where Amália welcomed the world
The heart of the house was the living room. It was there that Amália gave interviews and entertained friends during long gatherings, and it was also there that, in 1968, the album “Amália/Vinicius” was born, recorded with the Brazilian poet Vinicius de Moraes.
In the dining room, there are cherries painted on the walls. The kitchen retains its 1950s feel, and Chico the parrot continues to greet those who arrive.
219 pairs of shoes and stage dresses
The tour also reveals the fado singer’s more intimate side. There are about 219 pairs of shoes, stage dresses, jewelry, and the slippers Amália wore at home.
To mark the 25th anniversary, the house-museum has prepared a program that runs through 2027 and includes theatrical tours in November and December, which combine a guided tour with dramatic performances.
Useful Information
Where: Rua de São Bento, 193, Lisbon (Rato metro station)
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Tickets: adults €9, seniors €7, students (up to age 25) €4.50, families €15; children 12 and under are free
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