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Sure, you might not see everything there is to do but it will serve as an excellent introduction that will leave you smitten Here’s my tried-and-tested three-day Lisbon itinerary that blends the big hitters with some surprises and seriously good meals When to arrive: Arrive on Thursday night or first thing Friday to enjoy three full days. Friday is a better long weekend addition as many attractions close on Monday. The exception is if you plan to visit Sintra’s palaces – then I’d suggest adding an extra day (Monday) when they will be slightly quieter.  How to get from the airport: Lisbon Airport is connected to the modern and efficient metro (Red Line) which will bring you downtown in around 30 minutes Avoid the tuk-tuks that have clogged the streets in recent years; they’re inauthentic and not overly appreciated by residents Lisbon’s hills and cobblestones are a workout and far from heel-friendly lightweight layers are a good idea – even in summer the Atlantic can bring a cool breeze.  Lisboa Card: The 72-hour Lisboa Card (€62/US$70.55) includes public transportation and free entrance to many attractions It will save you at least €15/US$17 if following this itinerary.  Morning: Drop your bags and hop on the 15E Tram to Belém. This riverside district is home to exceptional architecture and one of Lisbon’s most legendary sweet treats: Pastéis de Belém Ignore the lines for takeaway – it’s usually a brief wait for a table in the cavernous blue-and-white azulejo-clad inside where there are hundreds of seats Order a couple of the original pastéis de nata (custard tarts) and sip a bica (espresso) for the tastiest experience an ornate tower that's guarded the Tagus River since 1515 The lines for the latter can be sunburningly long one of the city’s finest viewpoints – grab a vinho (wine) from the little kiosk (typical of Lisbon) and soak in the skyline and castle views so it doesn’t matter where you grab your drinks do so before breakfast to avoid the inevitable crowds How to spend the day: Alfama is Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood and survived the earthquake relatively unscathed. Start at the top with a visit to hill-crowing Castelo de São Jorge After walking atop the Moorish-built crenelated walls for sweeping city views descend back to the labyrinth that is Alfama and amble aimlessly amongst the pastel-hued streets below fluttering laundry Pocket-sized Sardinha is the spot for a typical plate of grilled sardines or snag a table on Largo do Chafariz at O Cartaxeiro and ask if arroz de pato (duck rice) is the prato do dia (dish of the day) frescoes and azulejo-lined hallways (I prefer it to Jerónimos and it’s far calmer).  After dark: End the evening with some live music and dancing. Bartô, a characterful basement bar located underneath a circus training school, is always lively, and there’s usually a salsa, bossa nova or jazz live band setting the soundtrack. Or head downhill to Casa Independente a quirky cultural hub spread across multiple bohemian-decked rooms around an al fresco courtyard which hosts an eclectic and energetic program of live DJs traditional restaurants and shops in need of preservation How to spend the day: Take the 759 bus or a cab to the Museu Nacional do Azulejo spans centuries and features a range of designs from traditional blue-and-white patterns to more vibrant majolica motifs Most impressive is the 36m (118ft) panel painted with an image of pre-earthquake Lisbon and the building itself: a 16th-century convent complete with a charming cloister and chapel decked out in gold Take the bus back to Praça do Rossio for lunch at Casa do Alentejo (reservation advised) Hidden behind the bland exterior is an exquisite neo-Moorish home with a fountain-anchored salmon-hued courtyard and palatial-style chandelier-decked dining rooms Order provincial classics from the Alentejo like porco à alentejana com améijoas (Iberian pork with clams) or Sunday's delicious lunch special the decor slightly outshines the dishes.  climb to the top of the arch via the easily missed door to the left Dinner: For a quick pre-flight bite, walk to Time Out Market in Lisbon’s reimagined waterfront marketplace Some of Portugal’s best chefs are invited to open stands here raising the standard of a typical food hall.  LISBON — For a community built on tradition a dual milestone is both a homecoming and a new beginning the town’s high school baseball team has returned to the field this year also marks the debut of Lisbon’s first-ever fast-pitch softball team “We're really starting from the ground up and building that foundation that tradition,” said Lisbon softball head coach Kortney Vesel we're back doing this,” said Lisbon baseball head coach Brad Bittner these two programs are making school history because we’re going to be remembered,” said 8th grade softball pitcher Morgan Gentzkow “The buzz in the school is real,” said junior baseball pitcher That energy is building on the momentum already generated by Lisbon’s Legion baseball team who captured their first Legion title in 66 years last summer the excitement has carried over into the high school season especially last year’s group — ‘You’re the reason we have this high school program,’” coach Bittner said Their drive to learn and grow is fueling the program’s early progress “There are so many of us that are new and haven’t done this before,” said junior softball pitcher Aubrey Opp Perhaps the most heartwarming aspect of this historic season is the connection between the two coaches Their story is a reminder that tradition isn’t just built on wins “Brad started as my coach when I was 12 through 18,” Vesel said “Everything I know is because of the foundation he laid with me.” “I've known her for a long time," coach Bittner said "It’s really special that she gets to develop and start a new tradition on the softball side.” A returning legacy and a rising one that has Lisbon rallying behind its athletes “You hear the little girls and the parents of the littles — they’re so excited this is now an option,” Vesel said An even sweeter note is Coach Vesel got married on Lisbon's baseball field It truly was destiny for her to be the Broncos first softball coach A local food writer selects places to eat that offer a flavour of Lisbon’s fast-evolving restaurant scene Copyright © 1996-2015 National Geographic SocietyCopyright © 2015-2025 National Geographic Partners Taking place from May 9-11 at AIHUB by Unicorn Factory this event offers a prime opportunity for Olas to lead the conversation around AI agents and showcase its innovative infrastructure for building user-owned Olas is bringing a substantial $15,000 bounty to the hackathon featuring three exciting tracks for developers to explore: utilizing existing Mechs - agents that provide services to other agents - in real-world applications building new Mech tools for the Marketplace Two of these tracks focus on the Mech Marketplace This hackathon not only offers developers a chance to win bounties but also provides access to Olas’ ongoing developer rewards and ecosystem incentives ensuring long-term benefits for contributors “We’re excited to sponsor ETH Lisbon 2025 and empower developers to build AI agents they can truly own,” said David Minarsch CEO of Olas core contributor Valory and Founding Member of Olas “This event aligns perfectly with our mission to position Olas as the leading platform for autonomous AI agents in Web3 while expanding our developer ecosystem We can’t wait to see the innovative solutions that emerge from this hackathon.” Olas will also have a strong presence at the event with representatives from Valory—Adamantios Zara and Thomas Maybrier—on-site to engage with the developer community This hands-on involvement underscores Olas’s commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation in the AI agent space will deliver a workshop titled “Build Different: 3 Ways to Build Actually User-Owned Agents with Olas” from 3:00 to 3:15 PM during the opening conference This session will explore what makes Olas agents unique why Olas is a powerful platform for AI agent development and how developers of all experience levels can get started with three distinct tracks tailored to their needs Whether a curious beginner or a seasoned coder attendees will gain actionable insights into building on Olas Olas enables developers to create open-source and coordinate independently while running (and earning) on their own developers not only compete for hackathon bounties but also tap into a broader ecosystem of rewards and incentives ETH Lisbon 2025 is a key step in driving more developer adoption and solidifying Olas’ position as the go-to platform for building and owning AI agents About us | Advertise with us | Contact us Lisbon Airport suffers severe disruption after a widespread power outage hits Portugal grounding flights and stranding passengers Lisbon Airport (LIS) has been one of the hardest-hit transport hubs following a widespread power outage that swept across large parts of Spain and Portugal on Monday led to the grounding of at least 96 departing flights across Portugal with LIS accounting for nearly 30% of all flight cancellations Airport authorities were forced to limit arrivals and temporarily halt operations due to safety and logistical concerns Passengers at LIS reported chaotic scenes as flight information screens went blank travellers were reportedly asked to leave the terminal and contact their airlines remotely Aviation data firm Cirium confirmed that LIS saw the highest percentage of flight disruptions in Portugal with dozens of inbound and outbound services affected were diverted to other Portuguese airports such as Porto and Faro Portugal’s national carrier TAP urged passengers not to travel to the airport until further notice citing the widespread disruption caused by the outage Spain’s and Portugal’s respective grid operators have been working to restore full power though authorities warned that recovery could take up to ten hours power has been restored to most of the country’s substations but the situation at LIS remains precarious with passengers urged to check with their airlines before travelling It is currently not known what has caused the power outage a cyber-attack has been ruled out by the Spanish company Red Eléctrica which operates the nation’s power grid SIGN ME UP Stay Ahead in Aviation — Subscribe for Free Get exclusive access to the latest aviation insights from International Airport Review — all tailored to your interests Choose the updates that matter most to you. 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Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy Website design and development by e-Motive Media Limited Videh Kumar Jaipuriar has been nominated for his exemplary leadership in managing and navigating Delhi International Airport (DEL) during the COVID-19 pandemic He led multiple initiatives to ensure business continuity at DEL which included passenger safety and convenience and care for environment and employee safety He proactively engaged with the government stakeholders and supported them in safeguarding aviation through strong confidence building measures for travellers such as developing several indigenous technology solutions like air circulation with six changes per hour and a combination of UV and plasma disinfection systems to provide safest journey experience to their passengers DEL has been forefront of implementing safety measures which was later adopted across the country Jaipuriar ensured that DEL was operational for rescue missions and transporting medical essentials to various parts of the country He further led the Vande Bharat Mission flights of Government of India (a rescue mission to get Indians back to India) as well as rescue flights by other international governments His outstanding leadership across all areas across the stakeholders in the aviation ecosystem and going beyond the call of duty in managing and navigating this crisis for a national capital airport having national importance makes him the apt choice for the Person of the Year Award Adnan Saggaf continues to demonstrate strong leadership skills throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and brought out of the box ideas in attracting traffic and to support his team during this difficult time With new innovative ideas in balancing cash flow the facilities were kept maintained and the personal were kept employed Saggaf has protected the financial stability of his staff income shown excellent performance of crisis management and exceptional negotiation skills shown with authority regarding agreement restructuring and receivable payments To handle the loss of Umrah traffic to the airport to use the terminal with attractive offers and more reliable services He built a new strategy by diversifying the airport offers He prepared the facilities by deploying new technology and working on enhancing passenger experience Saggaf also initiated a capacity building programme for the airside team by drafting SOPS as well as initiating dedicated workshops to discuss ideas and to deploy new initiatives and this is exactly what Saggaf showed and why he deserves to be awarded as the Person of the year 2021 Peter has been with the Sangster International Airport for over 25 years operations and now oversees the security function and is also the Chief Operations Officer Peter has been instrumental in co-ordinating the preparation and implementation of a COVID-19 response plan for not just MBJ but to guide the operation of all agencies operating on airport The aim of this plan was to ensure a safe environment for staff and the travelling public; therefore this plan was instrumental to establish consumer/travellers/public confidence and provided information and guidelines on the new protocols implemented at the airport Peter is well known for his expertise in investigation and aviation security His co-operation with law enforcement stakeholders has been unrelenting in assuring the security of the airport and stakeholders alike While Peter is known as a firm individual that displays the outmost professionalism and integrity he operates on the basis of equity and fairness in all matters relating to staff Robson Freitas has developed and led the BH Airport plan for the resumption of airport operations post-COVID-19 as well as being responsible for leading the group of Directors and Managers at the airport defining the three main pillars of recovery: Health and Safety of People Institutional and Integrated Communication and Institutional Partners These central pillars include ensuring hygiene and health and social distances measures for passengers in addition to participating in strategic committees involving the public sectors to comply with regulatory rules Freitas developed the COVID guardians programme who were responsible in monitoring and following up on the measures already implemented for COVID-19 and advising users employees and other people on compliance with distancing hygiene and health measures recommended by health authorities He also developed a COVID booklet with information and guidance for the airport community regarding good hygiene and health practices and led the beginning of the publication of a monthly newsletter with passenger curve information allowing the planning of reopening and rehiring by commercial stores Freitas also supported the reduction of OPEX by planning the temporary closure of areas toilets and equipment in common use and internalising some activities Raghunath worked closely with all the aero concessionaires and cargo operators to minimise disruption and provide financial relief to them The airline marketing team helped launch a historic first route to the U.S West Coast and the cargo team at BIAL also achieved record numbers over this period with the airport becoming India’s leading airport for the export of perishables Raghunath has led a digital transformation and expansion at BIAL airport with new initiatives and the deployment of the fully biometric-based self-boarding solution for seamless passenger flow and travel experiences and a process automation and analytics platform meant that the airport won ACI World’s ‘Voice of the Customer’ initiative which recognised BIAL airports efforts to prioritise their customers during COVID-19 Raghunath has remained a staunch and resilient leader during such an uncertain time and is very much appreciated by his team Alicia Prince has played a critical role in leading and navigating Cairns Airport through the COVID-19 pandemic Prince implemented a functional plan to ensure business continuity and staff welfare segregating front-line operational staff into work teams to avoid interaction between groups She ensured that the $55 million domestic Terminal upgrade continued safely despite the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis She also deployed the COVIDSafe Operation Plan for Cairns Airport which was endorsed and later commended by Queensland Chief Health Officer As part of this plan Alicia developed an airport layout to provide physical separation of low risk and high-risk arrivals and initiated increased hygiene and sanitisation protocols The health and safety of the airport community was paramount to maintaining operations and in response to this Alicia initiated a COVIDSafe training program for the entire airport community and worked closely with her team to deliver As a result of the great work Prince has done to ensure COVID-19 best practices Cairns Airport was one of the first Australian Airports to be awarded an ACI Global Health Accreditation Alicia also led the terminal optimisation project which assessed and implemented terminal downscales due to the crisis Significant savings (both financial and environmental) were achieved by reducing the operational footprint of the airport Whilst maintaining operations throughout the pandemic was a priority Alicia ensured her team were kept well informed and engaged Cairns Airport has a team of 33 volunteers which form part of Alicia’s wider team To ensure they remained connected and cared for Alicia and her team created care packages including home-made cakes and personally delivered to each of the volunteers’ houses in a COVIDSafe manner Alicia demonstrated great leadership throughout the pandemic and continues to do so today Her clear and transparent communication and collaboration with other Australian Airports and key agencies to ensure best practice and alignment contributed greatly to business continuity all the above was managed whilst working remotely and juggling home schooling with her two young boys Balram Bheodari leads Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as North America’s most efficient airport due to his vast knowledge of and astute attention to efficiency in aviation which has allowed the airport to thrive in the most difficult of markets and selflessness to provide a quality of leadership throughout Atlanta Airport He oversees all facets of airport governance including operations and a multi-billion-dollar capital improvement programme designed to pave the way for Atlanta’s growth over the next 20 years Bheodari developed a comprehensive resumption of operations playbook that served to support ATL’s recovery efforts With guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) amid evolving health and safety guidelines Bheodari steadfastly encouraged collaboration among stakeholders he participated in daily calls with Airports Council International and other large-hub airports to share best practices as well as information from Washington He aimed to restore customer confidence and ensure the airport was a healthy facility using COVID-19 safe protocols the airport achieved Airport of the Year by the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) Bheodari was the most ardent supporter of our mission-critical employees Having worked his way up through the ranks he fully appreciates the oftentimes thankless jobs these employees perform that keep the Airport safe and running optimally at all times Morale never flagged because Bheodari made sure those employees felt valued through hazard pay His actions and his directives all reflect his commitment to the three key focus areas of our organisation’s strategic plan: people Jonas Abrahamsson has shown the strength to steer the company towards its long-term sustainable goals Abrahamsson has ensured that Swedavia achieved its net zero target for all ten of the airports in 2020 and has continued to support strategic development and innovation to further the cause of sustainable air travel when passenger numbers where down over 90 per cent and a lot of investments were paused he decided that investments in the company’s net zero target should proceed allowing Swedavia to become the first net zero airport group by the end of 2020 Chris Dinsdale has worked at Budapest Airport since 2015 where he was nominated for the position as CEO fought relentlessly to make sure that the company survived the crisis and worked with great commitment to secure the funding of the airport a voluntary salary cut for the executives and the founding of the Budapest Airport Foundation which supports blue collar workers who lost their job during the COVID-19 pandemic After being nominated to CEO position in March 2021 Dinsdale continues to work closely with the executive team to create a clear COVID-19 recovery strategy for Budapest Airport This will also mean that we come out stronger of the pandemic 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passenger searches on the North American airline's website and app The results show that the list of preferred summer destinations for this year is once again led by cities such as London In a press release, Delta Air Lines revealed that searches for Paris grew “approximately 16% compared to last year” while the Japanese capital rose from 7th to 6th position with a 54% increase in searches compared to last year Lisbon has now entered the list of the top 10 summer destinations “for the first time overtaking Vancouver thanks to a 6.5% increase in searches since the same period last year” The Portuguese capital is the 10th most sought-after destination among Delta Air Lines passengers in a list that also includes the city of Amsterdam which was the ni9th most sought-after destination among the carrier's customers The list was compiled based on data from Delta Air Lines passenger surveys for travel between 1 May and 31 August 2025 We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our 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Copyright © 2025 The Washington Beer Blog Lisbon Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper Jayden Fails poses next to his cruiser. He was the 2024 Trooper of the Year thanks to his numbers in felony arrests and OVIs. (Photo by Stephanie Ujhelyi) LISBON — With almost a decade on the job, there seems little question that Jayden Fails’ decision to become a state highway patrol trooper was the right call. Fails, a 2015 graduate of Alliance High School, always had interest in public service. Torn between serving in the U.S. military, he settled on the police service stateside as he did not want to be away from his wife, who herself was a 2017 AHS graduate. After attending the Columbus-based Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy for 28 weeks, five days a week, Fails graduated and was assigned to the Lisbon post. Fails has received many decorations during his career in law enforcement, including for stolen vehicle recovery, drug interdiction and alcohol OVI. In 2024, he was one of the top 10 troopers in the state, leading in felony arrests. He also is a past Ace recipient, which is an award bestowed on the trooper who has recovered the most stolen vehicles with apprehension within a calendar year. When not working in the Canfield or Lisbon posts, Fails enjoys spending time with his wife, 2- and 5-year-old sons, attending professional sports games or exploring the outdoors. With his drive for even more excitement, Fails is wrapping up his assignment at the Lisbon post and preparing for a transfer to Canfield, where he has been working alongside their criminal patrol division. With his interest in drug interdiction, he said that he will be eligible to be a K9 handler for the patrol. Currently he is on the waiting list. LISBON — Increased demand for local law enforcement officers has resulted in a change to the minimum age ... LISBON — Another status hearing is now set for 10 a.m. June 18 in the case against an East Liverpool man charged ... EAST LIVERPOOL — James Wicker, 61, Main Street, Wellsville, was arrested for assault following an attack on a ... LISBON — If the state decides to base the distribution of 911 wireless funding on the number of calls received, ... LISBON — Columbiana County Board of Elections Director Kim Fusco said she’s not expecting much voter turnout ... Copyright © 2025 Ogden News Publishing of Ohio, Inc.: | https://www.salemnews.net | 161 North Lincoln, Salem, OH 44460 | The rumors are true and the Puerto Rican artist will make his debut in Portugal next year. Shall we find out more about this show and his world tour? A picture of two plastic chairs next to the Estádio da Luz, in Lisbon, has left Portuguese fans and others in an uproar, and the possibility of Bad Bunny coming to Portugal is in the air. In this case, the rumors turned out to be true. The Latin music star announced the itinerary for his next world tour on his official Instagram account, and Lisbon appears on the itinerary. More specifically, the author of “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” will be making music in the Portuguese capital on May 26, 2026. View this post on Instagram Bad Bunny’s world tour will kick off on November 21 in Santo Domingo passing through several Latin American countries with three dates scheduled next year in Spain: May 22 (Barcelona) and May 30 and 31 in Madrid Tickets for the big show in Lisbon go on sale on May 9 the stage name of Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio is one of the most influential artists in Latin music “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS” is his sixth studio album and was released in January 2025 the Puerto Rican’s latest songs have taken the whole world by storm we can only wait and (re)listen to the main songs on Spotify An unprecedented blackout left thousands of passengers stranded in Lisbon on Monday as airport terminals closed and tourists sat outside waiting for news about their flights Portugal’s first hotel-museum is home to 600 pieces of modern and contemporary art and 64 rooms for the ultimate artistic immersion Chains such as the Six Senses and The Standard are poised to open on Lisbon’s cobbled streets but the first hotel in a museum in Portugal has swung open its doors comprises a former industrial zone and a grander residential area with several palaces and museums The old industrial zone is now home to a vibrant mix of bars and restaurants in the docks under the Ponte 25 de April A few minutes’ walk will bring you to the B-MAD which offers beautiful views over the bridge a short stroll along Rua da Junqueira will bring you to Canalha a beloved neighbourhood restaurant led by acclaimed chef João Rodrigues The palace was commissioned in 1701 by the Marquis of Nisa but was acquired in 1752 by the Count of Ribeira Grande who renamed it in his honour remaining a palace until the early 20th century when it became used as a school At the time of its acquisition by collector and now owner Armando Martins Local architects Metro Urbe have renovated it to include 2,000 sq m of exhibition space There are 64 rooms in the hotel: 44 rooms and six studios in the old palace and 14 rooms in the new wing accessed through the gardens behind the palace looks out onto them and the four sculptures displayed there – from the spacious bedrooms which come with oval tubs in the bathrooms and separate showers behind elegant reeded glass doors Amenities throughout are from the Portuguese brand The rooms in the palace have high ceilings There are seven different types; some open onto a terrace where a vertical composition of five polyhedrons by Canadian artist Angela Bulloch stretches up to a blue sky Others are studios equipped with kitchenettes and easy access to the honesty bar with its frescoed ceiling of cherubs in the top gallery of the deconsecrated chapel Only hotel guests can access the chapel bar Spanish artist Carlos Aires’ mesmerising Trinity a screen made up of images from Portuguese banknotes and amidst them can be slid back at the press of a button to reveal the body of Christ Arts performances and concerts with bar service are held here regularly escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox across the gardens in Contemporâneo restaurant highlights the wealth of Portugal’s culinary bounty courtesy of chef Tiago Valente Vegetables come from the kitchen garden on site and at another of Martins’ palaces My dinner was rounded off by young pastry chef Lara Figueiredo’s triumphant dish of textures of lemon and oranges entitled ‘A Mulher da Laranja’ – an homage to the owner’s favourite painting in his collection The MACAM café serves light meals for gallery visitors and hotel residents with a wide selection of breads and pastries available including the much-loved Portuguese custard tarts The rooftop hotel pool A neighbouring bar will serve (hotel-only) guests There is a small gym that looks onto the bell tower and the gardens beneath But the best place to switch off is the four galleries themselves In the two temporary exhibitions and the two with Portuguese modern art and International and Portuguese contemporary art respectively you can truly immerse yourself in another world MACAM is an extraordinary achievement and the fulfilment of a lifetime dream for Armando Martins. While there are many hotels which house art the opening of a hotel within a museum is certainly a first in Portugal created with the same attention to detail and passion as the museum will attract a number of guests in its own right and perhaps set one of them on their own path to collecting art MACAM Hotel is located at R. da Junqueira 66, 1300-343 Lisboa, Portugal; macam.pt Mary Lussiana is a passionate hotel-lover and freelance travel writer contributing to many of the UK’s best magazines and newspapers. A mother of three, she has lived in Portugal's sunny south since this century began, and continues to live there with her husband, their yellow Labrador, Bellini and returning children. The blackout caused travel chaos across the two nations, including downed traffic lights and gridlocked streets, flight disruptions at major airports Residents and visitors alike were urged to stay put and not travel the situation has eased toward normalcy as of Tuesday Train networks throughout Spain began coming back online Tuesday, according to the national train company Renfe. Medium and long-haul routes have begun service again out of Galicia, and medium-distance lines out of Andalusia are operating normally High-speed lines on the Southern Corridor are back Trains on the Mediterranean Corridor are still out of service as of Tuesday morning If you are scheduled to take a train on Tuesday or Wednesday be sure to check with Renfe to confirm whether your line is back in service Backup generators were activated immediately at Spanish airports and airlines were able to operate 93% of commercial flights Aena also said their airports have extended their hours to accommodate rescheduled flights and that all flights scheduled for Tuesday would be operated Spanish airline Iberia said on X that it would operate all of its scheduled flights on Tuesday except for those headed to Brussels due to a strike there “some delays are expected as a result of yesterday's disruptions,” the airline said there are still slight delays for aircraft departing on Tuesday according to airline data site FlightAware Madrid’s mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, said on X that all of the city’s municipal buses would be free on Tuesday “This Tuesday will continue to be a difficult day,” he said Large parts of both Spain and Portugal were impacted by the power outage This is a developing news story and will be updated with more information as it becomes available. 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Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site to improve your browsing experience, personalize content, and analyze our traffic. For more information, please read our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. PortugalChevron LisboaChevron LisbonChevron Save this storySaveSave this storySaveThis is part of Why I Moved a recurring series about Americans building a life abroad and what advice she’d offer to those following in her footsteps “I had done some research. I had my criteria, which was walkability, weather, and cost of living. What really sold me was the colorful buildings. It just seemed joyful and beautiful, but that was really it. I had never been to Lisbon before I knew I wanted to keep experiencing new places and different cultures so I had actually intended to live somewhere for one year I wanted to experience more cities than just Lisbon “I felt a bit stuck. I was living in Boston and it’s a beautiful city but very expensive and it seemed like I wasn’t actually experiencing the city All of my friends were doing the same—work sleep—and I never actually got to see what the city had to offer I also felt like I wasn't meeting anyone outside my circle and my sister had also lived outside the country so I knew that was a great way to be able to meet different people and experience new things “I had a friend who was living in Thailand “Because I wasn’t planning to live here in Lisbon as long as I have I made it way more complicated than it had to be and then after realizing that I wanted to stay it took me way longer than probably it needed to had only planned to stay in Portugal for a year or so She's now in her eighth year living in Lisbon It allowed me to build this bridge between my former life and my life in Lisbon It felt really right once I figured that out.” “It’s really important that people know: When you move somewhere you have to be ready to adjust to someone else’s culture and not expect people to adjust to you Needing to navigate that and also just learning the culture is a big part of it but it’s essential for going through a visa process or building a business My residence permit took me four years to get because things can move at a slower pace here but when you’re trying to get paperwork done It’s about finding the balance of when you’re supposed to be pushing things forward and when you need to accept the cultural norm and pace “Adapting to the Portuguese language has been challenging and so many people here in Lisbon speak English that you can get by you need to show your respect and learn the language wherever you are It’s a humbling experience when everyone else speaks your language so well while Americans are not known for being polyglots for a reason there are so many people who are also moving from other places So there are always things to do and ways to meet people And I find people to be very kind and open.” “My life is very much centered around the bagel shop I have my dog so I'm always trying to get him out I meet with friends after work for a drink at one of the quiosques (outdoor kiosks) It’s such a beautiful city; you can just put on your headphones and get lost.” “By going out to different sorts of events finding communities with like-minded people we’re always hosting and posting about each other’s events and it’s very likely you’ll see them again you end up finding your community pretty easily.” It feels bad to say that it doesn’t feel like home because I love and miss my friends and family dearly I’ve built a life here that feels like my own I feel that I would be in another country before I would ever move back to the US Especially with the current state of the country I just don't have any interest in being there.” “I think part of my journey was learning as I went along “The life that I've been able to build here—the community Want to be the first to know? Sign up to our newsletters for travel inspiration and tips 45 Abandoned Places Around the World That You Can Visit The Cheapest Nicest Hotels in Paris The Women Who Travel Power List 2025 On Oregon's Central Coast, Vacationing Feels Timeless—Not Trendy Photo Credit: Praça do Comércio, Lisbon, Portugal Unsplash / Claudio Schwarz Select a question above or ask something else Spain and Portugal have been hit by a major power outage that has delayed flights and shut down public transport including metros and trains The outage is impacting the entire Iberian peninsula and cell phone coverage have all been affected Its interior ministry said it's deploying 30,000 police officers to maintain security while the blackout continues A "rare atmospheric phenomenon” is one of the possible causes of the outage Initial reports suggested it could take up to a week for the Portuguese network to fully normalize REN confirmed that more than 750,000 consumers were reconnected Transport networks have been halted in multiple cities.  the metro system closed in Lisbon and Porto Traffic lights were also off leading to heavy congestion Drivers in Spain were urged not to use their cars unless necessary calling on residents to stay where they are.  Local Portuguese media reported that people were stranded at a metro station near Lisbon's Humberto Delgado airport, which was also without power. Madrid's Barajas International Airport also closed AENA, which manages 46 airports in Spain, reported flight delays around the country. In a statement on X it said airports of its network were "operational with backup electrical systems," however the impact on flights depended on "the difficulties passengers and crews face when arriving to the airports" and some flights were being delayed Iberia's operations have not been paralyzed," the airline said in a statement Iberia acknowledged that passengers would have trouble getting to the airport and that it was offering the option to reschedule Meanwhile, matches were suspended at the Madrid Open tennis tournament, as the venue lost power and thousands of fans were left in the dark. In a post on X organizers said they were working to “restore normality as soon as possible.” large numbers of people were trapped in elevators and shops went dark without electricity.  Carlos Vasquez was on a layover in Madrid when he heard the bad news: Because of the blackout the flight to his destination was cancelled were traveling Monday from Egypt to Seville A train ride from Madrid to Seville is only about three hours it meant they wouldn’t have an easy time booking a place to stay for the night where to eat,” he said in the middle of a long walk from the eastern side of Madrid to the center We don't have a lot of information about it because we just arrived.” They were walking with another traveling couple they had met in hopes that they could all find a place to stay A traveler named Hua landed in Madrid from Berlin during the blackout Hua was taking a detour during his business trip to watch the Madrid Open What’s normally an easy metro trip from the airport was no longer an option Traffic was at a standstill on the northern side of Retiro Park as a line of busses were deployed to replace the closed metro Countless travelers wheeled suitcases for blocks down crowded sidewalks One woman stopped on the corner with her travel partner to burst into tears Portugal’s utility operator REN are working in coordination with energy producers for a “phased restoration” of energy supply after the “massive cut in electricity supply across the Iberian Peninsula”.  Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica said it was working with regional energy companies to restore power Cell service and power started coming back to Madrid's city center around 8:30 p.m power returned further outside of the center By Monday night, nearly 50% of power had been restored across mainland Spain, according to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Many of the large hotels in Lisbon city center had power restored around 9:30 p.m The European Commission issued a statement saying it was in contact with the national authorities of Spain and Portugal to understand the cause of the blackout.  Wanderlust follows the latest stories in tourism and experiences from across the globe you agree to receive email communication from Skift Tags: portugal, power outage, spain, tourism Subscribe today to keep up with the latest travel industry news Already a subscriber? Login A rare atmospheric phenomenon triggered a large-scale blackout across Spain and Portugal with emergency meetings held by both governments to address the crisis Efforts are underway for phased power restoration but significant disruptions persist as authorities work to normalize services New users get20% offtheir first year of Skift Pro Spain — A major power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday It is rare to have such a widespread outage there Spanish generator Red Eléctrica said it affected the Iberian peninsula and the incident is being assessed The countries have a combined population of over 50 million people It was not immediately clear how many were affected Spain's public broadcaster RTVE said a major power outage hit several regions of the country just after midday local time Spain's parliament in Madrid and subway stations across the country in the dark A graph on Spain's electricity network website showing demand across the country indicated a steep drop around 12:15 p.m Spain's electricity network operator said it was recovering power in the north and south of the peninsula which would help to progressively restore the electricity supply nationwide as well as northern and southern parts of the country Portugal's government said the incident appeared to stem from problems outside the country an official told national news agency Lusa "It looks like it was a problem with the distribution network It's still being ascertained," Cabinet Minister Leitão Amaro was quoted as saying Portuguese distributor E-Redes said the outage was due to "a problem with the European electricity system," according to Portuguese newspaper Expresso The company said it was compelled to cut power in specific areas to stabilize the network E-Redes said parts of France also were affected courts stopped work and ATMs and electronic payment systems were affected It was not possible to make calls on mobile phone networks Become an NPR sponsor The participating students included:  Alexandra Battle (interior architecture)  Sarah Garland (health administration)  Kendall Robertson (international affairs)  Andrea Stephens (rehabilitative health sciences)  Boluwatife Oluwamakinde (information systems)  Sarah Wicker (business administration)  © East Tennessee State University — All Rights Reserved A major power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday Subscribe to receive notifications of new posts: (()=>{var e=async t=>{await(await t())()};(self.Astro||(self.Astro={})).load=e;window.dispatchEvent(new Event("astro:load"));})();Chaos in Cloudflare’s Lisbon office: securing the Internet with wave motion2025-03-17 Over the years, Cloudflare has gained fame for many things, including our technical blog, but also as a tech company securing the Internet using lava lamps a story that began as a research/science project almost 10 years ago we added another layer to its legacy: a "wall of entropy" made of 50 wave machines in constant motion at our Lisbon office These wave machines are a new source of entropy, joining lava lamps in San Francisco, suspended rainbows in Austin, and double chaotic pendulums in London. The entropy they generate contributes to securing the Internet through LavaRand The new waves wall at Cloudflare’s Lisbon office sits beside the Radar Display of global Internet insights with the 25th of April Bridge overlooking the Tagus River in the background It’s exciting to see waves in Portugal now playing a role in keeping the Internet secure especially given Portugal’s deep maritime history The installation honors Portugal’s passion for the sea and exploration of the unknown, famously beginning over 600 years ago, in 1415, with pioneering vessels like caravels and naus/carracks Portuguese sea exploration was driven by navigation schools and historic voyages “through seas never sailed before” (“Por mares nunca dantes navegados” in Portuguese) Nazaré’s waves, famous since Garrett McNamara’s 23.8 m (78 ft) ride in 2011, hold Guinness World Records for the biggest waves ever surfed Portugal’s maritime culture also inspired literature and music, including poet Fernando Pessoa, who referenced it in his 1934 book Mensagem, and musician Rui Veloso, who dedicated his 1990s album Auto da Pimenta to Portugal’s historic connection to the sea As Cloudflare’s CEO, Matthew Prince, said recently this new wall of entropy began with an idea back in 2023: “What could we use for randomness that was like our lava lamp wall in San Francisco but represented our team in Portugal?” The original inspiration came from wave motion machine desk toys which were popular among some of our team members Waves and the ocean not only provide a source of movement and randomness but also align with Portugal’s maritime history and the office’s scenic view It turns out that making a wave machine wall is a real challenge given that these toys are not as popular as they were in the past and aren’t being manufactured in the size we needed any more We scoured eBay and other sources but couldn't find enough consistent in style and in working order wave machines We also discovered that off-the-shelf models weren’t designed to run 24/7 which was a critical requirement for our use Undaunted, Cloudflare’s Places team, which ensures our offices reflect our values and culture, found a U.S.-based artisan that specializes in ocean wave displays to create the wave machines for us. Since 2009, his one-person business, Hughes Wave Motion Machines following his transition from Lockheed Martin Space Systems where he designed military and commercial satellites we developed a custom rectangular wave machine (18 inches/45 cm long) that runs nonstop — not an easy task — which required hundreds of hours of testing and many iterations these machines create realistic ocean-like waves in green Here’s a quote from the artist himself about these wave machines: “The machine’s design is a balancing act of matching components and their placement to how the fluid responds in a given configuration There is a complex yet delicate relationship between viscosity and the placement of each mechanical interface centered around the fluid like a mathematical function I like to say it’s akin to ’balancing a checkerboard on a beach ball in the wind.’” The Cloudflare Places Team with Lisbon office architects and contractor testing wave machine placement and mirrors to enhance movement and reflection the Lisbon wave machines finally debuted on March 10 2025 — an incredibly exciting moment for the Places team Some numbers about our wave-machine entropy wall: 50 wave machines, 50 motion wheels & motors, 50 acrylic containers filled with Hughes Wave Fluid Formula (two immiscible liquids) 14 flips (side-to-side balancing movements) per minute — over 20,000 per day A camera captures images of dynamic, unpredictable randomness displays. Shadows, lighting changes, and even sensor noise contribute entropy. Each image is then processed into a compact hash, converting it into a sequence of random bytes. These, combined with the previous seed and local system entropy, serve as input for a Key Derivation Function (KDF) which generates a new seed for a CSPRNG — capable of producing virtually unlimited random bytes upon request The waves in our Lisbon office are now contributing to this pool of randomness Cloudflare’s LavaRand API makes this randomness accessible internally, strengthening cryptographic security across our global infrastructure. For example, when you use Math.random() in Cloudflare Workers, part of that randomness comes from LavaRand. Similarly, querying our drand API taps into LavaRand as well Cloudflare offers this API to enable anyone to generate random numbers and even seed their own systems featuring ceiling lights arranged in a wave-like pattern Entropy also inspired the design ethos of our new Lisbon office given that the wall of waves and the office are part of the same project you're greeted not only by the motion of the entropy wall but also by the constant movement of planet Earth on our Cloudflare Radar Display screen that stands next to it But the waves don’t stop there — more elements throughout the space mimic the dynamic flow of the Internet itself Internet traffic ebbs and flows with the motion of the Sun waves are everywhere — in the ceiling lights thoughtfully designed by our architect to reflect the fluid movement of water The visual elements create a cohesive experience Each meeting room embraces this maritime theme named after famous Portuguese beaches — including We partnered with an incredible group of local Portuguese vendors for this construction project where all the leads were women — something incredibly rare for the industry They openly expressed pride in the project sharing how it stood out from anything they had worked on before Our amazing third-party team and internal Places team proudly rocking Cloudflare shirts after bringing this project to life Next, we have several name options for this new wall of entropy. Help us decide the best one, and register your vote using this form If you’re interested in working in Cloudflare’s Lisbon office, we’re hiring! Our career page lists our open roles in Lisbon, as well as our other locations in the U.S., Mexico, Europe and Asia. Acknowledgements: This project was only possible with the effort, vision and help of John Graham-Cumming, Caroline Quick, Jen Preston, Laura Atwall, Carolina Beja, Hughes Wave Motion Machines, P4 Planning and Project Management, Gensler Europe, Openbook Architecture, and Vector Mais. The EMEA region is a patchwork of diverse markets That’s why I joined Cloudflare as VP of EMEA Partnerships... We transitioned to Cloudflare Workflows to manage complex This shift replaced our National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) reporting system... Cloudflare’s commitment to the CISA pledge reflects our dedication to transparency and accountability to our customers This blog post outlines how we deliver newly patched kernels across our .. but few are quite as jolly as Armando Martins The Portuguese engineer turned property developer born in 1949 in a small town 3 hours from Lisbon so perhaps it’s no surprise that when he finally decided to put a number of works from his 600-piece collection on show he came up with the idea of integrating the gallery into an upmarket hotel The result opened this week in Lisbon under the name of MACAM (the Museu de Arte Contemporanea) and seamlessly combines hospitality and culture MACAM occupies an 18th-century palace that Martins acquired some time ago in a fairly dilapidated state as a school but some of its former grandeur had been left untouched Now its stunning baroque chapel—exquisitely restored right up to its highly decorated ceiling swirling with golden stars and flowers—is to be used for performances and events while in the former kitchens is the part of Martins’ historic art display called Figuration Reinvented for whom it was the Palacio dos Condos de Ribeiro Grande Art from Martins collection is everywhere at MACAM – in the rooms But 2,000 m2 is given over to formal exhibition space and is accessible to the public as well as hotel guests One side contains a significant showing of Portuguese painting from the late 19th century to the 1970s on the other a range of works from Martins’ international contemporary collection Among these are a triptych by John Baldessari from 1981 – an updated Vanitas for modern times – and a fabulous animation by Pedro Reyes from 2011 in which Karl Marx and Adam Smith squabble over politics with a background of Occupy Wall Street Elsewhere are works by big names like Carol Bove in a new building reached across a large internal garden is an astonishing sculpture by the Belgian Belinda de Bruckyere of two intertwined taxidermied horses that is both compelling and repellent Martins choices are often bold and interesting and not always for the faint-hearted when Portugal wasn’t connected to the international scene so I focussed on historic work from where I lived,” explains Martins including the most important collection of work by Eduardo Viana – a Portuguese artist who studied with Robert and Sonia Delaunay – in private hands “His painting A Mulher da Laranja [The Woman with the Orange 1913] is one of my favourites,” says Martins but it’s a piece with which I have a special relationship It reminds me of when I first came to Lisbon and the twilight hours in the city.” A 1968 abstract work by Maria Helena Vieira da Silva called Maio de 68 (May 1968) which is now hanging at MACAM has been loaned to many international exhibitions over the years ARCO in Madrid and then Art Basel in Switzerland and began to forge connections with contemporary dealers He started looking closely into artists’ work visiting their studios and studying catalogues he has commissioned impressive new sculptures from the Canadian Angela Bulloch and the Portuguese Jose Pedro Croft which are installed on terraces accessible to those in the finest rooms in the old palace A series of new moving image and sculptural wall works by the Spanish Carlos Aires make for surprising interventions in the old Chapel Those staying at the hotel can choose rooms in the old palace where the very grandest have decorated ceilings and Portuguese tiling from days gone by Martins likes studio number 6 the best—actually a multi-roomed apartment with two terraces—and has named it The Collector In it hangs a bright work by the well-known Portuguese artist Jose de Guimaroes who also designed the logo for the Portuguese tourist board The architects MetroUrbe were charged with both the restoration of the old building and the addition of the new wing a swimming pool will be completed on the roof and offering views over the nearby river Targes and the surrounding neighbourhoods of Alcantara and Belem A number of the new rooms – decorated in a neutral palette with warm oak floors and crisp cream bedlinens – have large balconies overlooking the central sculpture-filled garden (they include a more than life-size white deer by Miguel Branco from 2016 and an explosion of silvery metal by Pablo Cabrita Reis from 204) while the building’s long façade is also an artwork of white three-dimensional tiles designed by Portuguese ceramist Maria Ana Vasco Costa © 2023 Hudson One Media, LLC. 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Privacy Policy Connecting decision makers to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas, Bloomberg quickly and accurately delivers business and financial information, news and insight around the world 2025 at 11:26 AM EDTBookmarkSaveTakeaways NEWLisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas said the private sector can play an important role in increasing the supply of affordable housing in the Portuguese capital where home prices have surged in recent years 12% of the population live in municipal housing,” Moedas said in an interview on Thursday We’re basically also enticing the private sector to public-private partnerships It’s a balance of measures that you have to use.” The Lisbon System is a practical and cost-effective solution for the International Registration of Appellations of Origin (AOs) and Geographical Indications (GIs), offering protection in 44 Contracting Parties, covering up to 73 countries, through a single registration procedure and one set of fees.  Appellations of Origin (AOs) and Geographical Indications (GIs) are powerful branding tools to address the ever-growing market demand for traditional origin-based quality products They help to distinguish goods with a specific geographical origin which possess certain qualities and/or a reputation linked to that origin goods bearing an AO or a GI represent a substantial share of exports and revenue for many countries hence the need to protect them in the largest possible number of markets AOs and GIs have a territorial dimension and their legal protection is limited to the jurisdiction(s) where the corresponding right was granted the diversity of legal systems and procedures at the national and regional level often makes it difficult and expensive for AO/GI operators to secure legal recognition and adequate protection of their AOs and GIs in other countries there is a need for a globally effective solution in the form of a common international protection mechanism The Geneva Act also introduces the possibility for contracting parties to make a joint application for the registration of an AO/GI originating in a trans-border geographical area (i.e. an area covering adjacent contracting parties) through the designation of a common competent authority The Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement on Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications (“the Geneva Act”) was adopted in 2015 to modernize the Lisbon System (for further details, please refer to the review process) The Geneva Act extends protection to the broader category of Geographical Indications (GIs) in addition to Appellations of Origin (AOs) thus allowing more products (i.e. those not qualifying under the more stringent category of AOs) to benefit from the international protection mechanism offered by the Lisbon System the Geneva Act opens the Lisbon System to the accession of certain intergovernmental organizations (such as the European Union or the African Intellectual Property Organization (find more in Who can join the Lisbon System?) Lisbon users from different geographical areas are now able to ensure protection to their AOs/GIs in new important markets The Geneva Act confirms the effective level of protection already provided by the Lisbon Agreement for AOs and also extends it to GIs Contracting Parties to the Geneva Act must provide the legal means to prevent the use of an internationally registered AO/GI in respect of goods of the same kind They must also provide the legal means to prevent any use amounting to the imitation of an AO/GI Publication of the Quarterly Bulletin of the Lisbon System: Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications Guidance for users impacted by July 19, 2024 computer outage Republic of Moldova Joins the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement Lisbon News – Notifications and information notices news and updates on developments in the Lisbon System The Lisbon System is a practical and cost-effective solution for the International Registration of Appellations of Origin (AOs) and Geographical Indications (GIs), offering protection in 43 Contracting Parties, covering up to 72 countries, through a single registration procedure and one set of fees.  Appellations of Origin (AOs) and Geographical Indications (GIs) are powerful branding tools to address the ever-growing market demand for traditional origin-based quality products To qualify for international protection under the Lisbon System AOs and GIs must be already protected as such in their Contracting Party of Origin by means of either legislative or administrative provisions judicial decisions or any form of registration The Lisbon System leaves ample flexibility on how this protection may be formalized at the national or regional level which is determined by the applicable domestic legislation of the Contracting Party of Origin (e.g. domestic protection may take place through sui generis or trademark systems Unlike other global intellectual property registration systems the main advantage of the Lisbon System is that it clearly defines the minimum level of protection to be granted to internationally registered AOs and GIs Contracting parties are required to protect registered AOs and GIs in their territories against any usurpation and imitation even if the true origin of the product is stated or if the AO/GI is used in translated form or accompanied by terms such as “kind,” “type,” “make,” “imitation” or the like The Lisbon System also protects registered AOs and GIs against any other misleading practice as to the true origin or nature of the goods Once registered under the Lisbon System AOs and GIs can no longer be considered to have become generic terms serving to designate a type of product in those contracting parties that have not refused them protection The basis for such protection is the only legally binding international register for AOs/GIs directly enforceable in multiple jurisdictions This makes the protection particularly effective and considerably eases the burden of proof when AO/GI operators seek to enforce protection of their AOs/GIs abroad the consequent international protection is potentially unlimited in time as there is no need to pay any additional fee to renew the registration the international protection lasts as long as the AO/GI remains protected in its Contracting Party of Origin subject to any refusal within the prescribed term or invalidation of its effects in the territory of a contracting party You can use the Lisbon System to protect your Appellation of Origin (AO) or Geographical Indication (GI) internationally if: These prerequisites to use the Lisbon System must be checked against the domestic legislation of the Contracting Party of Origin of the AO/GI the Lisbon System can be used by natural persons or legal entities entitled to use (or assert other rights in) AOs/GIs originating in a contracting party Unlike other global IP registration systems nationality or business establishment of the user is not relevant to benefit from the Lisbon System What matters is the connection between the AO/GI and (at least) one of the contracting parties to the Lisbon System After a formal examination of the application WIPO registers the AO or GI in the International Register of the Lisbon System and notifies the new registration to the other contracting parties of the Lisbon Agreement (1958 and 1967 Acts) and/or the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement The international registration bears the date on which the application was received in due form by WIPO and remains valid without any need for renewal as long as protection continues to be granted in the Contracting Party of Origin AOs and GIs registered with the Lisbon System are protected in the jurisdiction of each contracting party to the Lisbon Agreement or the Geneva Act from the date of the international registration (or from the date of adhesion of the contracting party if the adhesion is effective after the date of international registration) if the contracting party has not notified a refusal or has notified a statement of grant of protection Any contracting party can refuse protection to an international registration under three conditions: (1) the refusal must be notified to WIPO within one year from the date of receipt of the notification of registration, (2) the grounds on which the refusal is based must be specified in the declaration of refusal together with (3) the judicial or administrative remedies available to contest the refusal and their applicable time limits refusals can be issued on any substantive ground established by the law of a contracting party although in practice the most common grounds for refusal are prior conflicting rights (such as prior good faith trademarks) genericness and non-compliance of the registered term with the AO or GI definitions established by the Lisbon Agreement or the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement A refusal may be total (when it concerns the whole of the name of the AO/GI) or partial (when it refers to only certain elements of the name of the AO/GI or when protection of the new AO/GI is refused only in respect of a prior conflicting right protected in the said contracting party) A refusal may be either notified to WIPO by a competent authority at the request of an interested party or ex officio if the domestic legislation so permits Refusals are not irrevocable but can be withdrawn at any time by the authority that notified them Refusals are withdrawn either through a notification of withdrawal or through a notification of grant of protection Once the AO/GI is registered under the Lisbon System the validity and duration of its international registration depends on the domestic legal title of protection AOs and GIs remain protected in the other contracting parties (subject to any refusal) so long as they are protected in their Contracting Party of Origin after an international registration is successfully recorded in the International Register and protected in the other contracting parties that have not notified a refusal The effects of an international registration can be invalidated can be pronounced only after the beneficiaries have been given the opportunity to defend their rights and the invalidation is no longer subject to appeal the competent authority of the Contracting Party of Origin can submit a request to modify the international registration to WIPO upon the payment of a fee Such modification may concern the beneficiaries the geographical area of production (or origin) the competent authority of a contracting party may at any time notify to WIPO a renunciation to protect the AO or GI in one or some (but not all) of the contracting parties as well as a cancellation of the registration from the International Register altogether Contracting parties to the Geneva Act must provide the legal means to prevent the use of an internationally registered AO/GI in respect of goods of the same kind The Geneva Act requires contracting parties to provide the legal means to prevent: (1) Use of the registered AO/GI on goods of the same kind when the goods do not originate in the area of origin or do not comply with other requirements for using the AO/GI; (2) Use of the registered AO/GI on goods of different kinds or services only under certain conditions (i.e. when a connection with the AO/GI reputation and/or with the AO/GI beneficiaries is implied diluting or taking unfair advantage of the AO/GI reputation or damaging the interests of the beneficiaries); even if the true origin of the goods is indicated or when the AO/GI is translated or used with terms such as “type” (4) Any other misleading practice as to the true origin contracting parties shall refuse or invalidate the registration of a later trademark if the use of such trademark would result in one of the situations covered by paragraphs Nos. (1) the Geneva Act confirms the principle that internationally registered AOs and GIs can no longer be considered to have become generic terms in those contracting parties that have not refused them protection the Geneva Act clarifies that where certain elements of the denomination or indication constituting the AO or GI have a generic character in the Contracting Party of Origin their protection shall not be required in the other contracting parties While consolidating the existing scope of protection the Geneva Act further develops the flexibility of the Lisbon System taking into account different national and regional means of protection Contracting parties remain free to choose the type of legislation under which they protect internationally registered AOs and GIs maximum flexibility is ensured as to how the international protection standards may be implemented at the domestic level through sui generis or trademark systems or other legal means provided that national or regional legislations meet the substantive requirements of the Geneva Act the Geneva Act enhances safeguards for prior third party rights (such as personal names plant varieties and animal breed denominations used in the course of trade) and clarifies the relationship between protected terms and prior good faith trademark rights taking into account different principles (priority and coexistence) applied at the national and regional level the Geneva Act specifies that a contracting party is not required to protect a denomination or indication that is already considered generic in its territory The innovations and flexibilities introduced by the Geneva Act significantly expand the horizons of the Lisbon System to a wider economic and geographical dimension Through an accessible and cost-effective procedure the Lisbon System now offers a new and easier avenue (i.e. geographical indications) for producers to protect their designations internationally as well as a greater opportunity for their goods to enter into many more markets (including regional markets such as the European Union) the Geneva Act ensures legal certainty to AO/GI beneficiaries regarding the protection of their rights in the other contracting parties and grants accurate information to consumers regarding the quality and origin of the goods protected by such appellations or indications goods bearing an AO or a GI represent a substantial share of exports The Geneva Act helps them to obtain recognition and protection for their AOs/GIs in the largest possible number of markets in exchange for a minimum of formalities and expense Any country party to the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property may accede to the Lisbon Agreement (1967 Act) and the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement the Geneva Act has opened the Lisbon System for accession by States party to the WIPO Convention (provided their legislation complies with the provisions of the Paris Convention concerning appellations of origin and trademarks) and certain intergovernmental organizations that have been duly authorized to that effect and can provide regional titles of protection for geographical indications (such as the European Union which acceded in November 2019) To become party to the Lisbon Agreement (1967 Act) and/or the Geneva Act (2015) an instrument of ratification or accession to the Agreement and/or the Act has to be deposited with the Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Adhesion to the Lisbon Agreement (1967 Act) takes effect three months after the date on which the Director General of WIPO has notified the deposit of the instrument of ratification or accession to the other member States or at any later date indicated in that instrument Adhesion to the Geneva Act takes effect three months after the date on which the contracting party has deposited its instrument of ratification or accession or at any later date indicated in that instrument When becoming party to the Lisbon Agreement (1967 Act) or the Geneva Act of the Lisbon Agreement (2015 Act) a country or intergovernmental organization automatically 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Sign up Explore our Food Tours → with just about as much time spent outside of Lisbon as inside I feel even more compelled to cook when I’m at home so some of my best bites this year were things I prepared myself But in the course of reporting for Culinary Backstreets and other outlets I visited Lisbon restaurants both new and familiar and scanning through an iPhone library of dishes both homemade and cooked by the pros Perhaps my favorite Lisbon restaurant discovery of the last couple years is O Cantinho do Alfredo an almost militantly no-frills restaurant in the city’s Campolide area The cook here is able to coax disproportionate amounts of flavor from simple ingredients and one of the best examples of this is the restaurant’s peras bêbedas or “drunken pears.” They take the form of pears that have been peeled and simmered in red wine made fragrant from sticks of cinnamon and sweet from sugar The purple hue that results provides O Cantinho do Alfredo with some much-needed flair I still take great pleasure in the seasonality of ingredients in Portugal with all the wonderful green things that accompany it – asparagus And it was only this year that I learned the pleasure of Fall grapes But my perennial favorite is most likely Portugal’s summer tomatoes and my favorite way to prepare them is almost certainly gaspacho you may not recognize its Portuguese sibling chunks of bread – are diced rather than processed and the result is not unlike a bowl of the most delicious Even after more than a decade of eating there is one of those places that continues to reveal surprises and the “secret” repertoire of dishes available there all of which I thought I knew until a recent visit He then pulled out a large platter of the cheese and the order is now part of my repertoire there vermillion-colored deep-water prawns or massive crabs get much of the press at Lisbon’s seafood restaurants but one of the items I’ve come to enjoy the most are the pink which are caught off the coast of the eponymous northern Portuguese town and the sharp shells tend to cut your lips but I love the sweet flavor and appreciate the opportunity to slow down Home to what is said to be the largest scope of grape varietals Portugal’s wine scene can be a bit intimidating “Open Classes,” wine tastings-slash-lessons in oenology hosted by Pigmeu have served as my education in Portuguese (and not to mention being delicious and a lot of fun This year, like most lisboetas, I was so enthusiastic after my first visit to Canalha I couldn’t resist going back Mainly this was for the tortilha de camarão e cebola (shrimp and onion tortilla) a dish I recommended to everyone during every visit – my colleagues soft egg layer of the tortilla is topped with onions shrimp and chives and decorated right on the counter in front of us by chef João Rodrigues I could have chosen many other dishes at Canalha – João has produced a genius menu – but this choice is also personal a memory of a favorite childhood dish in a restaurant south of Lisbon where my brother and I would enjoy a similar tortilha with my parents and grandmother Another favorite at Canalha is the apple tart with vanilla ice cream When you think you have tasted all the apple tarts this one surprises with unusual layers; a truly delicious pastry Another highlight of the year was experienced far from Lisbon Forno de Jales is an extraordinary restaurant founded one year ago by the young couple João Pires and Rita Gomes In two visits I was blown away by their expertise my favorites were a starter made with soft beetroot with pistachio cream and maronesa beef pastrami (an indigenous breed from Trás-os-Montes) This is a sophisticated take on the northern Portuguese version of the French toast: brioche baked with walnuts and hazelnuts cinnamon and favaios moscatel (a fortified wine from the Douro) The surprising beetroot and the comforting rabanada alone are worth the trip not to mention all the other seasonal dishes served by the fireplace in a cozy stone-walled room Finally, there’s Prado the incredible António Galapito and Inês Pereira with António in the kitchen and Inês in the dining room Prado recently made some changes in its back room and also on the menu and curry is as clever as it sounds and may be one of the most delicious ways to eat sweet potato When the ideas are as fresh as the ingredients you can’t help licking your fingers and hoping for more loading map - 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Francisco Nogueira/Nuno NascimentoSave this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links With more and more travelers growing savvy to the charms of Portugal over the last decade—not to mention the many expats chasing the dream of a “golden visa”—Lisbon has never been more popular And yet the capital remains steadfastly itself and easygoing but also unabashedly stylish This is thanks to artistic vanguards both old and new Long-standing national shops and markets have endured for centuries without losing their creative shine; in turn they're inspiring a new generation of forward-thinking artisans and designers who are fusing modern aesthetic principles with Portuguese heritage and reinvigorating historic spaces in the city while they're at it It's never been easier to bring a piece of Lisbon home Artisans José Aparício Gonçalves and Gezo Marques of Oficina Marques José Aparício Gonçalves and Gezo Marques create wares like upcycled wood sculptures Summertime blooms against the signature blue-tiled façades of Lisbon they have specially designed soles that prevent you from slipping even in the rain is renowned for its colorful oval soaps and Art Nouveau–inspired packaging installed in an old pharmacy and renovated by local design star Joana Astolfi which uses the brand's Musgo Real line a scent synonymous with Lisbon's most stylish folks Colorful tins of fish at Conserveira de Lisboa in the Baixa neighborhood a haven for fans of colorful Portuguese glassware In November, my friend and I began booking a March trip to Portugal We selected our hotels and then moved on to flights a Portuguese island 600 miles into the Atlantic Ocean We each paid $565 round trip to fly from New York City to Lisbon and $171 round trip to fly from Lisbon to Madeira We experienced our first red flag months before we flew and our experience only got worse from there we received an email stating that our itinerary had been changed TAP Air Portugal did not respond to a request for comment We had planned to fly on Thursday to save money Staying an extra day would cost us about $200 for the hotel alone like dining out for the day (probably another $100) We planned to use the extra time in Lisbon to do a quick day trip to Sintra Though it wasn't the end of the world for us to stay longer this would've been a huge inconvenience if either of us had a tighter budget or needed to be back in the States sooner Four days after we landed and explored Lisbon, it was time for us to fly to Madeira Our flight was set to land on Wednesday afternoon We arrived at Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport almost three hours early We joined a crowd of about a dozen people who were at the check-in desk looking to book new flights A TAP Air representative gave us two new seats for a flight five hours later meaning we'd land at midnight and get only a few hours of sleep before our hike at 5:30 the next morning He gave us $250 flight vouchers as well as meal and snack vouchers We took them and played cards to pass the time until our next flight we got an email notifying us that our return flight to Lisbon in two days was canceled we were notified that we had been automatically booked for a new 9 p.m flight on the day we planned to leave — a full 12 hours later than our original one Frustrated, my friend booked us on an earlier Ryanair flight back to Lisbon instead we changed plans and unexpectedly spent more money as we planned the first time our flights were altered we looked for more things to do in Madeira because we'd be back in Lisbon later We booked a morning sunset excursion (with a 5:15 a.m pickup time) to still feel as if we did some exploring After this flight cancellation, we were eligible for a refund, according to TAP Air's terms and conditions because our flight was more than five hours delayed and we weren't taking a replacement flight through the airline There was just one problem: We weren't able to access the refund through the airline's website I watched my friend input all her information hit "request refunds," and be prompted to restart the process again When she tried to file an online complaint she was met with: "Your request was not sent successfully!" Because my friend bought both of our Madeira tickets I tried inputting her information on my phone we had about 24 hours until our flight home We saw it as an opportunity to slow down after all the travel mishaps spending the last few hours unwinding in our hotel When we arrived at the Lisbon airport for our flight back to New York City we stopped by the TAP customer service desk My friend took screen recordings of her trying to use the website and showed them to the representative She was told by TAP Air's customer service that she could request refunds only on the website or over the phone "But the website doesn't work," my friend said "You have to use the website," the rep said we ended up paying way more than we budgeted for The problem wasn't that we had a canceled flight or got overbooked — it happens and is always something I'm mentally prepared for It's that we ticked off multiple unlucky flight experiences Other people may have had smooth trips through TAP I will be more diligent about pre-flight research I'd pay the extra $100 or $200 for a flight from an airline I've had better experiences with for an international flight I'd also stick to Ryanair or easyJet for shorter flights because I've at least had decent experiences with both I would prepare to be disappointed and adjust my trip Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Lisbon these are the best things to do in the Portuguese capital this year a city whose many parks look particularly spectacular when the leaves begin to change 🏠 RECOMMENDED: The best Airbnbs in Lisbon  Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! A massive food hall with every all-star cuisine you can imagine, curated by us. Find 26 of our favourite food picks from the magazine, shoved into a massive food hall (think sushi, sizzling burgers and steaks), along with some cracking live music and DJ sessions. One of Europe’s leading fine arts museums with exhibits dating from 2,000 BC to the early 20th century The main collections have just closed until July 2026 Why go? To see all that this museum has to offer This is a family-friendly space with one of the loveliest gardens in the city a performance hall with a packed classical music calendar and an art library it got even better with the opening of the CAM – Centre for Modern Art – in a stunning building designed by architect Kengo Kuma the Summer Garden Festival takes over the Gulbenkian for several weekends of live music from opera to hip-hop – all designed to bring new audiences into the fold What is it? A traditional Portuguese tavern tucked away on a dead-end street run by a chef who left the world of fine dining to embrace classic home-style cooking Why go? Because proper tascas (Portuguese diners) are becoming rare – and it’s always worth supporting chefs who are passionate about keeping old culinary traditions alive Don’t miss: Our food and drink critic José Margarido (who gave this spot a whopping five stars) shouted out the ‘gorgeous’ bitoque ‘spot-on’ alheira with greens ‘tasty’ salt cod fritters and ‘even better’ croquettes and the fabulous ‘flame-grilled chouriço and wine by the jug.’ Is that enough to get going with the azulejo-lined former chapel of the Quinta da Dona Rosa (a palace built by Dom João V for one of his lovers) is a fados house owned by musician Pedro de Castro Fado was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2011 the genre has echoed even more widely through the streets of Lisbon not all fado is created equal – so it’s worth knowing where to go There’s live music from Monday to Saturday almost like a set menu with daily specials Dinner is €65 per person (including drinks and the show) but you can also just pop in later (from 11.45pm) to have a drink and soak up the vibes.  Don’t miss: Booking is a must for dinner A massive food hall with every all-star cuisine you can imagine Why go? A 19th-century market that originally went by the name Mercado da Ribeira Nova. Locals, amazed to see a dome atop a produce market, jokingly nicknamed it the ‘Turnip Mosque’. The fresh produce stalls are still there in one wing, but since 2014 it’s become the physical embodiment of Time Out Lisboa magazine. It was the very first Time Out Market in the world (there are now 11) But if we had to point you in one direction start with Manteigaria Silva – a Lisbon institution for over a hundred years where you’ll find vintage black pork ham cured for 60 months What is it? A river and sea tour operator doing things a bit differently you hop aboard the Noa Asiri – a small traditional Portuguese fishing boat that’s been turned into a cosy little ‘mini-lounge’ Why go? From speedboats and cruises to sailing boats, amphibious buses, kayaks and ferries, the wide waters of the Tagus invite both locals and visitors to explore by boat. But Oceanscape offers a unique experience taking you to places most others don’t reach Don’t miss: A refreshing dip in the salty – and pleasantly chilly – waters of Cascais What is it? Bertrand Chiado is known as the oldest bookshop chain in Portugal – and the oldest bookshop in the world it was officially recognised as part of Lisbon’s ‘Shops with History’ programme though – there’s also a charming little café where you can easily while away an afternoon with a good read you’ll find Bertrand shops in shopping centres around the country but nothing beats visiting the original in Chiado Recognised by the Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest bookshop it’s been open since 1732 – which is reason enough to step inside there’s a decent selection of English-language novels as well as travel guides and international magazines you’d struggle to find elsewhere the bookshop added a cosy café room where you can sample small dishes inspired by the authors on the shelves – plus a nice selection of Portuguese wines What is it? The best pastel de nata shop in Lisbon Why go? Lisbon has no shortage of custard tarts – some great, some average, and sadly, some disappointing. Rather than wasting your calories on a gamble, head straight to the right address: No. 2 Rua do Loreto. Manteigaria is set in a beautiful building from 1900 with an Art Nouveau façade that’s been carefully preserved Don’t miss: When the bell rings you know a fresh batch has just come out of the oven These iconic tarts are delicious at any time You’ll also find Manteigaria locations in other parts of the city – including the Time Out Market Parque das Nações and Alvalade A Portuguese beauty brand known for its famous face cream the formula for which has remained unchanged since 1925 (now without parabens) still follow the nearly century-old tradition of what they like to call ‘beauty kitchen’ the stores were revamped and are now among the most Instagrammable spots in the city and the products’ exquisite packaging Don’t miss: The Benamôr family has grown over the years inspired by Portuguese pastries and traditional sweets What is it? Established more than 80 years ago by a German/Galician duo Gambrinus was initially a brewery serving German fare new management remodelled the venue into the look it still has today Unwritten rules for eating at Gambrinus bar: 1) always get a croquette with the house mustard; 2) ask for the Gambrinus tulipa a mix of the light and dark beers; 3) do not skip the toasted almonds; 4) wait patiently for the rye bread toast; 5) try a prego (beef sandwich) or a roast beef sandwich with tartar sauce; 6) order the café de balão and marvel as coffee is prepared tableside in an extraordinary piece of kit This is the perfect place for having lunch alone the prego, and the crêpes suzette are all unmissable Recommended©DRWhat is it The most famous club in Lisbon - and in the country Considered to be one of the world’s best clubs it has two dance floors and a terrace overlooking the river where resident DJs and internationally renowned artists make guests sweat Even more than 25 years after it first opened it doesn’t get much cooler than this Don’t miss: Watching the sunrise from Lux's terrace is a must for any Lisbon resident or visitor Lisbon has risen in popularity in recent years, and it's not surprising really. Arlei LimaLisbon has a truly incredible food scene.  Arlei LimaThere’s no shortage of places to take in the amazing views in Lisbon.  booking.comLisbon has become something of a tourist hotspot in recent years and with this comes the rise of big hotel chains facebookinstagramAbout us Contact us Inês Pinhão/Oficina Marques, Jackie Cole, Ryan Neeven, João Hasselberg, Nuno GervásioSave this storySaveSave this storySaveShopping in Lisbon yields myriad delights—it's a major draw for anyone passing through the city Flitting from shop to shop browsing through and picking up things you can only get there from fabulous tinned fish to upcycled jewelry and chic flats for traversing the cobbled streets there's so much to see and scoop up that you could dedicate a full day or two to shopping in Lisbon Known for its traditional crafts and longstanding shops the Portuguese capital is also home to many forward-thinking native brands Here's our guide to the best shops and boutiques to look out for on your next trip to Lisbon Read our complete Lisbon guide here to peruse leather-bound editions on its wooden shelves and quaint library trollies Conserveira de Lisboa is the oldest shop in Lisbon to stock tinned fish it has updated very little: its products come in pretty old-fashioned tins wrapped in paper and tied up with string The shop offers a nostalgic trip to another era with wood-paneled shelves and tin signs hanging over a stone-topped counter and conserves from heritage labels Tricana a 4,300-square-foot concept warehouse and shop sits within an old foundry on Rua Nova do Desterro and carries traditional Portuguese handicrafts as well as work by contemporary artisans and creatives and store housed within an industrial former printing house where many of the wares are made on-site by owners José Aparício Gonçalves and Gezo Marques Pottery is just another example of the wares on sale at Oficina Marques Opened in 1789, candle shop Caza das Vellas Loreto is one of the city’s oldest boutiques and is part of the Lojas com História (shops with history) association It has always been in the same chapel-like premises in elegant Chiado producing and showcasing beautiful items in arched perpendicular cabinets Products range from traditional beeswax candles such as lemons overflowing from a basket and remarkably realistic pomegranates a company dedicated to producing practical footwear for Lisbon's uneven cobblestone streets and with a specially designed sole that doesn’t slip on Portuguese pavements (even in the rain) Look out for understated slip-ons in dusty neutrals is just as known for its bright art nouveau facade and packaging as it is for its color-pop oval soaps the primary brand of the Portuguese glass industry and a secret of interior decorators the world over counts a bunch of different counters as residents has residents including vintage shops Black Mamba and Anomaly A version of this story originally appeared in Condé Nast Traveller UK A Guide to Korčula, Croatia Why Everyone Will Be Going to Osaka in 2025 A London Local’s Melting-Pot Itinerary for Food This New Eco-Cruise Through the Galápagos Takes Passengers On a Safari at Sea Operations at national airports are now running “normally”, assures ANA Aeroportos de Portugal adding that “all operational systems” are working “Operations at Portuguese airports are proceeding normally with all operational systems functioning,” said the airport manager in a statement released by Lusa At Porto and Faro airports, adds ANA Aeroportos de Portugal albeit with some impacts related to cancelled or delayed flights from the previous day the “recovery of flights presents greater challenges The airport manager indicates that there is still a high level of traffic at airline counters particularly for rescheduling flights and ground handling services a baggage handling plan is being implemented at Lisbon airport which is coordinated with various entities and which ensures that “passengers will start to be contacted by airlines with information about the delivery of their baggage” “passengers will start to be contacted by airlines with information about the delivery of their baggage” --> When ?? When they have left Portugal without their luggage ? Start TimeData SkriveA matchup between two of the Primeira Liga's scoring leaders is set when Viktor Gyokeres (first) and Sporting Lisbon take on Gil Vicente Barcelos and Felix Correia (10th) on Sunday 2025 at Estadio Jose Alvalade beginning at 3:30 PM ET Sporting picked up the victory in its last contest 5-0 over Boavista Porto away from home on April 27 Gil Vicente Barcelos earned a 1-0 home win against SC Farense while recording four more shots than SC Farense here's what you need to get ready for Sunday's Primeira Liga action Watch soccer on Fubo! Beyond its signature clamor, Lisbon also offers a host of hidden treasures. It is, after all, one of Europe’s oldest cities. “All of us discover really different things, even those living here forever,” says Joana Sousa Monteiro, director of Museu de Lisboa “There are lots of stories to tell and to show people.” get off the main streets and get lost in its winding Take in art and architecture dating back centuries Go beyond the city center and Alfama to explore less-heralded districts where you’ll meet the Portuguese families who have run shops there for generations as well as the expats laying down roots with new offerings With so many worthy options to explore in Lisbon we’ve narrowed your list down to a few locals-approved experiences to enjoy on your next visit to the Queen of the Sea See: The sunset as you sail along the Tagus River Find a spot at the ship’s bow as you head towards the Atlantic Ocean Witness the sky transform with different hues and the sun slowly descend behind key monuments like the 25th April Bridge and Belém Tower Touch: Azulejos (Portuguese tiles) on buildings in Príncipe Real rough aged ones with cracks or those with various raised textures You’ll feel connected to the history of these gorgeous buildings just by touching the ceramics Smell: Grilled sardines and roasted chestnuts Nothing says summer in Lisbon quite like sardines being grilled at a street festival but don’t stand too close or the smell will stick to you the city center is overtaken by the sweet smell of chestnuts roasting Hear: The mournful sounds of fado in unexpected places. Experience the powerful and emotional voices of fado performers singing about sorrow, love and heartbreak in unusual places. Real Fado holds regular events in Príncipe Real at a neo-Arab palace and reservoir with stone arches underneath a garden Taste: Savor Portugal’s national dish à brás style at Lisboa Tu e Eu Don’t overlook the national dish bacalhau (codfish) Lisbon's famous trams | Matteo Colombo/DigitalVision/Getty Images _____________________________________________________________________ Things to do for those in search of hidden historyMuseu de Lisboa’s mission is to reveal new sides of Lisbon which isn’t particularly difficult given the endless opportunities the city offers both visitors and locals “Our core business is infinite…We are constantly discovering something about it that is different from what we thought it was before.” She describes the city as a series of layers divulging different periods and stories left behind by the various people who have come over the centuries as you explore it Lisbon's history extends beyond its well-known monuments and museums. Its many shops, banks, and restaurants hold histories that all too often go ignored. Some of these histories are contained solely in the personal stories told but locals, while others—like the Roman Galleries underneath Baixa open twice a year (April and September) for six days—reside beneath the city’s streets While the major attractions tell the broader story these smaller overlooked spots offer a deeper look into the daily lives of the Portuguese Broteria | Photo by Sofia Beatriz, courtesy of Broteria. Photo by Carmo Oliveira, courtesy of Broteria.10 am - Start your day at Panificação Reunida de São Roque aka the “Cathedral of Bread.” Drinking coffee and eating baked goods won’t ever be the same again after visiting one of the oldest bakeries in Lisbon While its entrance is nothing special compared to the flashy nearby businesses the interior is an Art Nouveau dream with pinkish columns and decorative tiles 12 pm - Explore Brotéria and relax in its tranquil courtyard Named after a magazine founded by Jesuit scholars over a century ago and cafe housed inside a 16th century palace Its curved grand staircase leads to rooms with creaky floors that showcase ornate ceilings with frescos and fireplaces mixed with contemporary art and furniture Its café patio is draped with vines and blocks the noise of the busy Bairro Alto below 2 pm - Try your best at shopping in Chiado’s historic stores The stores in this retail district have such stunning interiors that it can distract customers from shopping One example is United Colors of Benetton on Rua Garrett which retains elements of the former Ramiro Leão department store like its ceiling paintings by João Vaz Art Nouveau stained glass with nature motifs and an elevator that’s said to be the oldest in Europe Museu do Dinheiro and original remnant of Lisbon's medieval wall | Photo courtesy of Museu do Dinheiro4 pm - See the only known remnants of Lisbon’s medieval wall in a money museum in a church but it is housed in the former São Julião church which retains its holy exterior and some interior details Hidden underneath are the remnants of King Dinis’ Wall a medieval structure built to protect the city “Archaeologists thought the wall could be a reality because you have the contract signed by King Dinis about the construction near the river,” explained Daniela Viela “The description in the contract said the wall passes here.” While the facility has multiple identities the Banco de Portugal gives each an opportunity to shine 6 pm - See the charred interior of Igreja de São Domingos The deceiving exterior leads tourists to assume it's like any Portuguese church with gilded altars or floor-to-ceiling tiled walls this church bears the scars of a 1959 fire with grey and black columns and cracked floors it only reopened in 1994 and with a new vaulted roof 8 pm - Have dinner at a restaurant built on a love story. Lisboa Tu e Eu is a piece of personal history “where a 40-year old love story remains alive,” according to its menu It’s the story of a promise and of Maria do Carmo Vieira’s dedication to the art of welcoming but her diners help make the city feel a little less empty After eating traditional dishes (like bacalhau à brás and pica pau) visitors become part of the restaurant's history by signing any available surface Igreja de Sao Domingos | EThamPhoto/Corbis/Getty Images _____________________________________________________________________ Things to do for the viewfinderWith seven hills Lisbon has no shortage of epic views to take in they’ll be rewarded with a miradouro (viewpoint) providing backdrops with reddish rooftops the miradouro outside his apartment inspires and prepares him to share the city’s beauty with his customers "You can see the most well-known spots like the Castelo de São Jorge just meters from you…you can also see far away like the dome of the Basílica da Estrela,” he says about his viewpoint exploring the bottom of the hills offers an equally thrilling perspective as monuments peer down at you and buildings appear as though they’re stacked on top of each other Strolling through neighborhoods like Santos travelers gain a different view – one of local life Look up to see elderly people leaning out of their windows to talk with neighbors across the way Peer across a square to observe older men playing cards (usually for money) in the early hours Pass through the gates of various parks like Jardim do Torel to witness expats and locals mingling over a beer the better your chances to catch a glimpse of the daily lives of Lisbon’s residents Graca Miraduoro | Jose Sarmento Matos/Bloomberg/Getty Images9 am - Experience a local neighborhood wake-up elderly people going to the hairdresser…People saying ‘good morning!’” says Gaivão about Graça Begin the day in the working-class neighborhood to watch it come alive with regulars having an espresso and pastry and yelling “Bom dia!” at passing neighbors Go towards the Miradouro da Graça and watch Lisbon come to life while identifying the city’s famed monuments 11 am - Cozy up with a coffee and a panoramic view at Café da Garagem Designed like a warm living room with plants sweets and sandwiches with views of the Miradouro da Graça Jardim do Torel | Horacio Villalobos/Corbis News/Getty Images1 pm - Experience a panoramic tile view at Lisbon’s newest museum. Recently reopened after eight years due to extensive renovations, Museu do Design (MUDE) showcases larger than life mosaics and reconstructions of various rooms used by the former National and Overseas Bank While the 360-degree view of the Pombaline structures and Arco da Rua Augusta on the sixth-floor terrace provides a new vantage point The piece by António Cristino is a reinterpretation of the 16th century illumination of Lisbon On any clear day Almada’s Jardim do Rio is packed with people for what local resident Jenn Quadros describes as “a magical experience.” A 10-minute ferry from Cais do Sodré (3 Euro round trip) takes you across the river for a panoramic view of Lisbon Quadros describes the atmosphere at Jardim do Rio as electric with picnics laid out live music and boats sailing by with passengers waving to those ashore 9 pm - People watch from the Galeria Zé dos Bois (ZDB) rooftop the narrow streets come alive at night with promises of free shots and music In the former Pálacio Baronesa de Almedia is a hidden rooftop part of arts center ZDB which promises ideal views of the bustling streets below Tip: Have some Euros on hand as there is a cup deposit Avenida da Liberdade | Robin Allen Photography/Stockbyte/Getty Images _____________________________________________________________________ Things to do for the artistic soulLisbon oozes art throughout the city–not simply within the walls of its museums The city has long served as a blank canvas creating an open-air gallery for all to enjoy Traditional art forms can be spotted high and low in the form of Calçada Portuguesa (Portuguese Cobblestone) or Azulejos on buildings “It's always looking for a space to fit in…Maybe it's like me trying to find a little corner to fit in and be happy at the same time,” Kampus said of his work you might want to release your inner artist Luckily there are plenty of opportunities to create something unique to take home with you – talk about a one-of-a-kind souvenir Marvila Art District | Angel Garcia/Bloomberg/Getty Images9 am - Meet the calceteiros (pavers) who turned Lisbon’s sidewalks into galleries Calçada Portuguesa arranges black basalt stones and white limestone into mosaics featuring animals Observe them by looking at the ground or at a viewpoint to see how far reaching and diverse they are These designs were handcrafted by calceteiros who have a statue dedicated to them by Rossio Station 11 am - Get a crash course in Lisbon’s street art with The Kickstart Street Art Tour A local tour guide takes groups through historic neighborhoods to view art on the sides of apartment buildings you’ll become acquainted with the works and messages of local artists like Vhils and Nomen 1 pm - Explore abandoned factories turned art havens. Neglected for years, Marvila has seen its former industrial warehouses turned into cultural hotspots. At the José Domingos Barreiro Factory (now MAD) meet and chat with artists who create across five floors of studio space. Across the street in Abel Pereira da Fonseca’s former wine cathedral (now 8Marvila) A must-visit at 8Marvila is the studio of Luísa Pereira da Fonseca “Having a gallery in my great-great-grandfather's old wine factory is realizing that life works in a very magical way,” she says noting he’d be amazed by the factory’s new life “To fill these 22,000 square meters with life again is a continuation of his legacy Tile painting | Photos courtesy of Visit Lisbon5:30 pm - Don’t buy your souvenir, make it yourself at Ceramica São Vicente Your artistic juices should be flowing by now so good thing you booked a tile painting class painters create their own tiles while learning about its history and techniques 9 pm - Make friends surrounded by art in the ruins of a factory. Mīrārī is an arts and culture haven described as a “boundless canvas” where artists create in whatever form they desire (murals, sculptures, light). With a food court and bar, games, a dance floor, DJs on the weekend and shops. It’s a great alternative to LX Factory down the street as it has smaller crowds, a more intimate setting and more locals. Portugal accepts Euros. Most places take credit cards (though AMEX is rare) and digital payments, but carry cash for smaller establishments and flea markets. Portugal takes two plug types. Type C (two round pins) and type F (two round pins with earth clips on the side). Convento de Sao Pedro de Alcantara | Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesDo’s and don’ts when visiting LisbonIf you take Tram 28, please be aware that it is a local transit line. While a window seat is perfect for a time-lapse, if you see someone in need of a seat, please give yours up. If you decide to walk, bring comfortable footwear with grip as the cobblestones are uneven and can get slippery.