Lisbon has transformed itself in recent years into a destination for international investors. A funicular crash that killed 16 people has prompted soul-searching about the changes in the city.
Lisbon has transformed itself in recent years into a destination for international investors. A funicular crash that killed 16 people has prompted soul-searching about the changes in the city.
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By Jason Horowitz
Photographs by Gonçalo Fonseca
Portuguese investigators find no evidence of sabotage, with mechanical or maintenance issues among possible causes
Any large, historic city is a fragile thing – but Portugal’s property and tourism boom has intensified this sense of…
Crash of the historic Elevador da Gloria funicular is one of Lisbon’s deadliest transport accidents in years.
The funicular line, one of three in Lisbon, is a popular tourist attraction.
At least 15 people were killed after the Glória funicular, one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, derailed and…
September Lisbon funicular crash killed 16 due to faulty cable, prompting closure of other funiculars for safety checks.
