Portugal’s first hotel-museum is home to 600 pieces of modern and contemporary art and 64 rooms for the ultimate artistic ...

Steeped in history and intricately decorated, these beautiful libraries around the world draw thousands of visitors each year ...

From time to time, we like to give you a sneak peak around some of Portugal's finest hotels, and this week, we're showcasing ...

Discover Porto's architectural gems: a blend of history, modern design, and innovative studios shaping the city's skyline.

Portugal is a country where history and culture blend seamlessly, offering visitors a journey through time. From ancient castles and medieval alleyways to grand palaces and vibrant plazas, every city ...

Millions of people visit their libraries every week. What's the draw? Everything. During National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, take time to discover (or rediscover) what draws people in. This ...

ONE of the UK’s most common bugs almost triples the risk of death for a year after infection, scientists have discovered. For ...

Immigration figures in Portugal have soared to a staggering 1.6million, with a government minister saying there had been a loss of “control”. According to new reports from the Agency for ...

At number two is Porto's Livraria Lello, a neo-gothic and art nouveau architectural wonder, and one of the oldest bookstores in Portugal. With its stunning neo-gothic interiors and show-stopping ...

But it’s no secret that Porto, Portugal’s second city, is struggling with overtourism, as last year, it confirmed that it would be raising traveller taxes by 50%. Currently, non-resident stays ...

More than one million foreign citizens currently live in Portugal (10 per cent of the population ... with rental prices in Lisbon and Porto increasing by more than 40 per cent in that time ...

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