Porto Cathedral – Sé do Porto
The Porto Cathedral is one of the city's oldest structures and one of the most significant local Romanesque structures. Contrary to popular belief, the present Cathedral of Porto was not…
Escovaria de Belomontev (broom Store) Porto
Escovaria de Belomonte is a broom store, a workshop, and a museum all rolled into one. When you go through the door, you'll see the brightly coloured brooms hanging from…
Fado, world music, and world heritage
A shawl, a Portuguese guitar, a voice, and raw emotion. This simple graphic could be used to illustrate Fado, a well-known icon of Portugal and a truly Portuguese piece of…
HISTORICAL & UNUSUAL SHOPS in Lisbon
LUVARIA ULISSES PORTUGAL’S LAST GLOVE SHOP. This ‘hand Haute couture' business is likely one of the smallest in the world, with only one client at a time welcome within its…
Discover the Enchantment of Livraria Lello: The World’s Most Captivating Bookstore.
Livraria Lello, often referred to as Livraria Lello & Irmão (Lello & Brother), is not only renowned for its stunning architectural features but also for its rich history and cultural…
Let Us Discover the postcard side of Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal
The Alfama is Lisbon's oldest neighbourhood, spreading on the slope between the São Jorge Castle and the Tagus river. The district includes the freguesias (parishes) of São Miguel, Santo Estêvão, São Vicente de Fora and part…
Portugal’s bullfighting
Regardless of your personal feelings towards bullfighting, it is undeniable that the "sport" remains important to Portuguese culture, despite several activist groups' repeated calls for its abolition. A variety of…