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‘Please try not to drown’ — Top tips for WYD pilgrims in Portugal

If you're going to World Youth Day, here's what you might want to know

Filipe d’Avillez
Jul 25, 2023
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With thousands of pilgrims heading to Lisbon for World Youth Day, The Pillar asked our resident Portuguese correspondent, Filipe d’Avillez for his top ten travel tips when heading to his hometown.

From where to swim, to what not to miss in the city, how to get around,  and when to go to Mass, here’s the locals’ guide to getting the most from your WYD tri…

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