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Lisbon

The hotel’s new outdoor swimming pool.

Mid-century masterpiece offers Mad Men vibes in the heart of Lisbon

Following an update that reimagines “the past for the present”, Don Draper would certainly look at home in the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon.

  • by Kristie Kellahan
Rossio Square, Lisbon. Portugal’s famous pavements were original layed by prisoners.

Don’t look up: You’ll be floored by pavements in Lisbon

Portugal’s first “artistic” pavers were shackled prisoners who lay local stones – white (limestone) and black (basalt) to depart from the plain pavements of the period.

  • by Kate Armstrong
Famous Portugese custard tarts from Confeitaria Nacional, Lisbon's oldest pastry shop.

Lisbon, Portugal food tour: Roots, food and culture walking tour

"We want people to feel hungry now, but not at the end!" Miguel, our guide exclaims cheerfully.

  • by Kate Armstrong
Hotel Ivens, an 87-room boutique hotel that opened in 2021.

Lisbon design and architecture: Tour the city's hidden design delights

There are many creative corners to explore in this design-oriented city.

  • by Kate Armstrong
The popular Tram 28 that winds its way along the hilly streets of Alfama and Graça is packed like a Portuguese sardines can, though there's plenty of breeze blowing through the open windows.

Lisbon, Portugal vaccination rates: Europe's most vaccinated capital is heaven for tourists

As a traveller during COVID times, I've never felt more at ease as I do here.

  • by Kate Armstrong
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Lisbon at night.

Where to find fado music in Lisbon, Portugal: Why Lisbon can make you feel sad

Tune into the soul of Portugal by visiting a cafe famous for Fado singers.

  • by Brian Johnston
The Ascensor da Gloria in Bairro Alto.

Lisbon, Portugal: Riding the hilly city's historic trams is an essential traveller's experience

Five of the best ways to experience Lisbon's beautiful public transport system.

  • by David McGonigal
Praia do Tamariz beach in elegant coastal retreat Estoril.

Lisbon, Portugal: The real-life spy who inspired Ian Fleming's James Bond character

The glamour set, along with treacherous spies, hung out in Lisbon during World War II, giving rise to ficitional gems such as agent 007.

  • by Steve Meacham
The Mother of God Church (Madre de Deus Church) in Tile National Museum (Azulejo National Museum).

National Tile Museum, Lisbon: Where to see Portugal's famous azulejos (title art)

Where to see the most dazzling examples of azulejos, the tile art that portrays Portuguese history and culture.

  • by Libby Moffet
Belem Tower in Lisbon at sunset.

Travel tips and advice for Belem, Portugal: What to see and do

Portugal's Prince Henry the Navigator could just as easily have been known as Henry the Stay-At-Home.

  • by Steve Meacham

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