Lisbon, Oct 25, 2024 (AFP) - Locals fume as Lisbon's historic trams become tourist 'toy'

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2024-10-25

An age-old symbol of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon's rickety yellow trams have become such a magnet for tourists that some locals complain they can no longer grab a ride. Lisbon began operating trams in the late 19th century to transport passengers up the steep and narrow streets criss-crossing the hilly old city. Today's visitors travel back in time admiring the wooden flooring and old-fashioned appearance of carriages that offer spectacular vi......

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