Gaia Lutz
When the saints go marching in: Inside Lisbon’s night of sardines and spectacle
The Portuguese capital comes alive as it hosts an annual exuberant and colourful street party that combines a pagan past, divine inspiration and plenty of camp costumes. We join the festivities.
On Lisbon’s Rua Áurea, Portugal Jewels is reviving a fading retail tradition
On Lisbon’s Golden Street, a family jewellery business is reviving a 200-year-old goldsmith’s workshop and showing how the city’s old commercial heart can adapt to survive.
How the reconstruction of Lisbon’s Baixa district became a model for modern urban planning
Lisbon’s Baixa neighbourhood, ravaged by natural disasters in the 18th century, is a design lesson in reconstruction that breathes harmony and order.
Put down the Coca-Cola. Stay hydrated this summer with these soft drinks from around the world
Here are six of our favourite non-alcoholic beverages from across the globe.
Muzeu Braga, Portugal’s newest art museum bridging art and critical thought
The museum’s inaugural exhibition brings together works by Alex Katz, Nan Goldin and Annie Leibovitz, alongside leading Portuguese artists such as Ângela Ferreira, Pedro Calapez and Ana Vidigal.
The Monocle Design Awards 2026: The best craftspeople who have truly mastered their trades
The makers driving craft and industry today, across all disciplines.
‘Expresso’ editor in chief João Vieira Pereira on how the Portuguese weekly remains a trusted democratic source in today’s polarised times
In this month’s Editor’s Chair, Pereira tells Monocle how the newspaper has solidified its identity in the digital age and why he still retains faith in the future of independent journalism.
Inside Galeto, Lisbon’s legendary counter-culture classic
Since opening its doors in 1966, Galeto has been serving exceptional counter-style food to an eclectic mix of patrons.
How 1842 port house Niepoort made a successful pivot into table wine
Venerable port producer Niepoort has refused to rest on its laurels. Instead, it has continued to experiment, making successful forays into low-alcohol drinks, table wines and tea.
Alvalade, the 15-minute Lisbon neighbourhood offering the best of urban living and green space
An urban vision that balances social and cultural factors with ambitious streetscapes can deliver thriving neighbourhoods. A case in point is Alvalade, a master plan that has developed into a lively mixed-use area.
