Around 200 miles north of Lisbon is Porto, Portugal, a coastal city with a rich European heritage. Nowhere is this heritage more evident than in the Porto's historic center. Here, storybook buildings ...

I’m really into “second cities” these days. For generations, Industrial Age powerhouses in Europe turned into what we would call “the rust belt,” while their elegant “first city” counterparts enjoyed ...

Whether you’re a devout Catholic or just a curious gawker, the place is a marvel and worth a visit. In what might be mistaken for a God-forsaken corner of central Portugal, tens of thousands witnessed ...

Porto, the hub of northern Portugal, is a prime example of a national “second city.” Over several generations, many of Europe’s Industrial Age powerhouses fell into decline — not unlike America’s Rust ...

Have you been dreaming of taking the ideal European vacation? Portugal is a magical destination on the continent's southern end, but its growing popularity in recent years comes at a cost. More crowds ...