Hatton (The Portuguese: A Modern History), a British correspondent in Lisbon for three decades, delivers an intimate, witty, and entertaining guide to the history of Portugal’s capital. A lively and ...

Portugal observed a national day of mourning Thursday after the capital’s worst disaster in recent history, when the Gloria Funicular crashed, causing several deaths. The 19th-century streetcar is one ...

The American ventured across the pond to the European continent’s gateway city, Lisbon, Portugal, for my birthday. Lisbon is unrivaled, with an authentic blend of artistic tiles along many of the city ...

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Last summer, I visited Portugal to witness one of my closest friends get married. It was a short, whirlwind trip that I will never forget. I promised myself that I would return in 2018; here I am, ...

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The funicular, known as Elevador da Gloria, is harnessed by steel cables and goes up and down a steep downtown hill. It can carry more than 40 people, seated and standing, and is commonly used by ...