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Elevador Santa Justa is a remarkable work and was designed by one of Gustave Eiffel's apprentices and connects Rossio to "Largo do Carmo". It is quite obvious that the style is very similar to the one of the Eiffel tower in Paris.
It was built in 1902 and was steam powered, later (1907) becoming electrical powered and is entirely made of cast iron, it can carry up to 25 people in each of the two cars.
There is a café on top and there are some magnificent views over Lisbon from the terrace.
It is the only vertical elevator that is in public service and is run by "Carris", which is Lisbon's Bus and tram company so therefore bus tickets work here.
Tip: it will cost you two tickets to get up and another two to get down. If you buy a one (or three)-day ticket (bilhete de 1 dia or 3 dias), it will cost about the same, but you will be able to use all buses and trams as well on that day. Beware that you have to buy these tickets before in one of the ticket kiosks spread around town.
Last time I visited the Elevator, you could only go up to see the view and down again as the passage to "Largo do Carmo" was closed.
During the busy times (weekends) there might be a bit of a queue.
In case you do not want to wait or you are on a tight budget, check out my Lisboa Regency Chiado tip. Leave a Comment Address: Rua de Santa JustaDirections: Rua de Santa Justa is a street that connects the "Praça do Comércio" to the "Rossio" square.
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The "Elevador da Glória" (Glória Funicular), opened 24 October 1885 and is probably the most popular funicular in Lisbon, first due to its usefulness for locals (it connects the Restauradores square to Bairro Alto) and because it is located next to one of the tourist information offices.
There are two cars that will take you up and down the almost 270 meters of steep hill. Don't forget that it is also run by "Carris", the same company that run the buses, so you can use the same bus tickets, specially if you have a 1 or 3-day ticket.
On the top you will find, on your right-hand side, S. Pedro de Alcântara belvedere, that provides a lovely view over Lisbon. Leave a Comment
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The neo-Gothic Elevador Santa Justa is probably Lisbon's most popular lift. The 45 m tall structure was built between 1900 and 1902 by Raul Mesnier de Ponsard who was an apprentice of Gustav Eiffel.
The lift connects the Baixa with the Bairro Alto district. Apart from that it offers splendid views of the Baixa.
A return ticket is 2,40 Euro (2006), but you can also enter the viewing platform for free when coming from Lago do Carmo in the Bairro Alto district.
Directions:
The Elevador de Santa Justa is located in the Baixa district, just in between the Rossio square and the Praca do Comercio. The nearest metro stop is "Baixa-Chiado" (blue and green line). Leave a Comment
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Like the city's trams, Lisbon's elevadors have become a tourist "thing to do" in their own right. Built in the late 19th century to cope with the city's steepest hills, there are three funicular railways. They're quite extraordinary pieces of engineering as well as very welcome ways to avoid climbing some of those steep streets when making your way from the lower city up to the Bairro Alto
Elevador da Glória runs up the almost impossibly steep São Glória near Praça dos Restauradores as far as Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara, just a few steps from the miradouro of the same name. When it was built in 1885, it was powered by water displacement. Steam replaced this but nowadays it runs on electricity. The elevador only takes about a minute - and much less puff than trudging up the adjacent footpath, the alternative way up to the top!
Closer to the river, the Elevador da Bica has been saving people's legs since 1892. It runs up the hill between Rua São Paulo and Calçada do Combro. Take the elevador up and walk down through the Bica area, an absolute maze of narrow streets lined with old shops and houses.
We didn't make it over to the Elevador do Lavra, the first (1882) of the funiculars to be built. Next time ...
If you've bought a multi-rider transport ticket (useable on buses and trams but not the metro) you can use this for the elevadors. Otherwise you can buy a single ticket for 1.20 euro from the elevador operator or a 2 ride ticket for 1.50 euro from kiosks around the city. Leave a Comment Directions: The elvadors run from 7-9 weekdays and Saturdays and 9-9 on Sundays.
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Lisbon's answer to the Eiffel Tower is the Elevador de Santa Justa, an extraordinary edifice - all neo-Gothic ironwork on the outside - containing a polished wood-lined lift that takes you the first 32 metres, with another 13 metres up a staircase to a rooftop terrace - straight up from Baixa to the Largo da Carmo in Chiado.
With lancet tracery - every level a different pattern - piercing the exterior of the lift and a veritable pattern book of wrought iron work in the various elements of the tower, all topped off with a flag-decked pod right at the top and visible above the surrounding buildings like some weird flying saucer, the elevador certainly is a city landmark.
The upper level exit leads to a covered walkway across to the Largo ds Carmo, or you can climb the spiral staircase to the rooftop cafe - a great place to take a break, especially on a sunny day, as the views are astonishing.
I've no doubt, summertime sees long queues for the lift - the cabin only holds 24 people - and there is a charge for the very brief ride up and/or down. Visit in winter as we did and you should be able to walk straight in. Lovers of the bizarre and the peculiar will love it - we did. Leave a Comment Address: Rua de Santa Justa, BaixaDirections: 1.20 euro each way (don't buy a 2 ride ticket unless you're only planning to to go up and down again - there is an upper exit remember) Open 9am-9pm
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Lisbon is built on seven hills... so to visit it, you will have to go up and down... The best way to discover the town is by foot but believe me... it is quite exhausting! So to help you to climb a hill, you will find several lifts called "Elevadores'" . The most typical one - or the one that is the most on post cards is the "Bica elevador" . The street is very steep and narrow and it is very picturesque. And the area is really beautiful : lots of houses with hanging clothes, very deep views.... Leave a Comment Directions: Bica neighbourhood
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As Lisbon presents a very irregular relief the city authorities start to develop funiculars and lifts, means of transportation which become very useful to people who do not wish to climb the hills on foot. Leading to Bairro Alto there are three lifts or elevators, and Santa Justa Elevator, aka Elevator of Carmo, which connects the lower city with the Chiado district is the only vertical one.
Constructed in neo-gothic style with wrought iron and glass, and agreeably decorated, the lift is similar to a metallic tower (45 meters high) and is a unique post-Eiffel iron architecture masterpiece. This landmark of downtown Lisbon was a project of Raul Ponsard (Eiffel’s pupil) and was put on service on 1902. Originally powered by steam it was changed to electricity a few years later and it still works today as it was at that time.
Getting on the elevator is like entering an open air museum and you can go up to the esplanade and take in panoramic views over all of Lisbon -Igreja do Carmo nearby, the Rossio and the Avenida da Liberdade, the castle, the river, Alfama and the cathedral.
Of course this tourist attraction is often crowded mostly in summer time and around other major tourist events. So if you want to get that view and you don’t want to wait on the line follow my suggestion -go on foot take the Carmo and Garrett streets go to Carmo’s plaza and from there take the last 20m via a spiral staircase and enjoy the splendid views.
I go from time to time to the cafeteria on the top just to get the magnificent panorama over the city centre and the gorgeous Tejo river... and get some photos.
Open - 7am- 11pm; Sundays and holidays: - 9am- 11pm
Served by several buses (www.carris.pt) and Baixa/Chiado metro station or Rossio metro station (www.metrolisboa.pt) Address: Rua de Santa Justa,Directions: Baixa, Chiado, Rossio, Praça do ComércioWebsite: www.carris.pt
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This building/public elevator is dated from the end of the 19th century. Built in iron, the elevator is also known as Elevador do Carmo and connects the Baixa Pombalina to the Bairro Alto
On top is a passage for circulation and a platform where a panoramic caffe is installed. From both spots the view over the city is amazing... Leave a Comment Address: Rua Santa Justa (ascent) Largo do Carmo (descent)Phone: (+351) 21 363 20 21
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Strolling through Lisbon centre one night we turned a corner & saw this elevador lit up in it's full glory, it was an awesome sight!
A fine example of neo-Gothic ironwork architecture built in 1901.
Ride it to get from lower area of Baixa to the higher levels of the Chiado area. A great view from the top over the streets in the Pombaline Baixa area & the river. Complete with it's own cafe on the top!
Open until 9pm & inexpensive. Only get a return ticket if you intend to come back down in the elevador! Leave a Comment Address: Near Rua Augusta in the Baixa
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This Elevator was designed to traverse some of the vertical distance in Lisbon and was designed by a student of Gustave Effiel as such it shares much of the same look and feel as the Effiel tower. Currently the walk way on top of the elevador is closed so the elevator has no practical purpose. However there is an observation deck and snack bar on the top with excellent views of the city. Leave a Comment Address: Rua de Santa JustaDirections: Baixa just south of the Praca Dom Pedro
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