Pena in Lisboa, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Amalia Rodrigues
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 22, 2024
1. Amalia Rodrigues Marker
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In the courtyard of this house Amalia Rodrigues was born.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is July 23, 1920.
Location. 38° 43.003′ N, 9° 8.295′ W. Marker is in Lisboa. It is in Pena. Marker is on Rua de Martim Vaz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rua de Martim Vaz 84, Lisboa 1150-305, Portugal. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Luís de Camões (within shouting distance of this marker); Igreja de São Domingos / “Church of Saint Dominic” (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Memorial às Vítimas do Massacre de 1506 / Memorial to the Victims of the 1506 Massacre (about 210 meters away); A Ginjinha (about 240 meters away); Ascensor do Lavra / The Lavra Funicular (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Madre Teresa de Saldanha (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Igreja Paroquial / Parish Church
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Also see . . .
1. Amalia Rodrigues (Wikipedia).
Overview: Amália da Piedade Rebordão Rodrigues GCSE, GCIH (23 July 1920 – 6 October 1999), better known as Amália Rodrigues or popularly as Amália, was a Portuguese fadista (fado singer).(Submitted on April 22, 2024.)
She was known as the 'Rainha do Fado' ("Queen of Fado") and was instrumental in popularising fado worldwide and travelled internationally throughout her career. Amália remains the best-selling Portuguese artist in history. She advocated the restoration of the monarchy in Portugal. She was a devout Catholic, which was reflected in her music.
2. Amalia Rodrigues - Coimbra (YouTube, 2:21). (Submitted on April 22, 2024.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 22, 2024
2. Amalia Rodrigues Marker - wide view
courtesy of Columbia Records, 1954
3. Amalia Rodrigues - record cover for Amalia the beautiful
Contains some of her best known songs.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
