The Directory

Streets

Twenty-five streets, each followed from beginning to end, with stops, cafés, detours and practical tips.

Paris, France

A short, pastel-painted pedestrian street in the 12th arrondissement, and a lesson in visiting gently.

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon's grand pedestrian spine, rebuilt after 1755 and running from Rossio to the river through a triumphal arch.

Porto, Portugal

A gently descending pedestrian street of balconies, workshops and cafés, leading toward the Ribeira.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Roughly a mile from castle to palace, with narrow closes branching off like the ribs of the old town.

Rome, Italy

A quiet street of studios, ivy and courtyards just a few steps from the crowds of the Spanish Steps.

Istanbul, Türkiye

A crowded, joyful pedestrian avenue between Taksim and Tünel, with a nostalgic red tram and hidden passages.

Copenhagen, Denmark

A 17th-century canal harbour lined with colourful townhouses, old wooden ships and a long maritime memory.

Prague, Czechia

A tiny lane of colourful cottages tucked against the walls of Prague Castle.

Salzburg, Austria

A narrow old-town street of tall houses, through-passages and beautifully wrought iron shop signs.