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Portuguese hospitality just earned international recognition as Porto topped a major travel ranking for Europe's most welcoming city, with Lisbon claiming second place. The awards celebrate cities where locals go out of their way to help visitors feel at home.
Portugal's capital topped a global happiness ranking of 47 cities, thanks to sunshine, healthy food, walkability, and abundant green spaces. European cities dominated the list, with Helsinki and Orlando rounding out the top three.
Portugal's capital just topped a global ranking of the most livable cities for people moving abroad, beating out 34 other cities across six continents. The win came from Lisbon's affordable living costs, clean air, and welcoming visa options.
After 11 years and 10 million visitors, Lisbon's Oceanarium is gracefully closing its iconic "Forests Underwater" exhibition, honoring the Japanese artist's vision that nothing should last forever. The world's largest nature aquarium required 11,000 hours of underwater maintenance to preserve its beauty.
Three French distance stars will chase their country's half marathon record this Sunday in Lisbon, where the fast course has produced multiple world records. The race also features Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo returning to the city where he once set a world record.
Portuguese street artist Vhils brings two decades of groundbreaking work to Lisbon's MUDE Design Museum through March 1. His explosive technique of carving portraits into walls has transformed how the world sees urban art.
