Maps and Diagrams of the Lisbon Funicular That Crashed

Source: Google Earth (background image) The New York Times The vintage Lisbon funicular that crashed on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, lost control when one of its two yellow-and-white carriages hurtled into a building. The funicular, one of Lisbon’s most popular tourist attractions, transports passengers to and from the scenic Bairro Alto neighborhood. The … Read more

Portugal Mourns Dead in Lisbon Funicular Crash

new video loaded: Portugal Mourns Dead in Lisbon Funicular Crash By Monika Cvorak•September 4, 2025 Emergency crews worked on Thursday at the site of a funicular crash in Lisbon that killed at least 17 people the evening before. The cause was still being investigated. Recent episodes in Europe Show more videos from Europe

36 Hours in the Costa Brava, Spain: Things to Do and See

9:30 a.m. Breakfast by the sea Start your day with a leisurely beachfront breakfast at Bar Casino, in a 19th century mansion with a facade adorned with portraits of famous explorers including Magellan and Columbus. The building never actually served as a gambling institution: “Casinos” were social clubs that sprung up across Catalonia in the … Read more