From Barcelona’s so-called tourist bans to Lisbon’s hiked visitor taxes — residents in some destinations want fewer tourists.

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Global tourism saw a 2.9% increase in 2024, with France, Spain, and the United States topping the list of most visited ...

Start your trip with Barcelona's most prominent shrine. It is located to the north of the Old Town in the Ashampla ...

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Spending a night near Barcelona cruise port allows you to experience a taste of this incredible city while ensuring a ...

Towering above the center of the Barri Gòtic district is Barcelona's principal cathedral. The Gothic cathedral's construction began in the late 13th century, though it wasn't completed until the ...

This was Barcelona's oldest local market, having opened in 1840 – but its foodie history spans much earlier than that. The first food vendors were said to have been around as early as the 13th ...

From opulent palaces and soaring modern skyscrapers to fairytale castles, it's no surprise that these spectacular buildings ...

For one gallerist, his art “has as much to say now” as it did a century ago. A new exhibition features more than 60 artworks in which mythical creatures are used to address topics such as ...

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