Bairro Alto is Lisbon’s nightlife district, located at the center of the city. It is a is a picturesque quarter dating from the 1500s. By the day is rather tranquil, however, at night the area comes alive with restaurants, cafes and bars that spill revellers out into the streets until the early hours. Behind the colorful façades there is a variety of traditional and international restaurants, tourist-packed Fado Houses, and a multitude of bars and alternative shops that stay open until late at night.