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 Elevadore de Santa Justa by Jim_EliasonLeave a Comment Address: Rua de Santa JustaDirections: Baixa just south of the Praca Dom Pedro
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This is one of Lisbon’s most distinctive sights, a lift in the middle of the city that transports its passengers from the low-lying Baixa to the fringes of the Bairro Alto in seconds, offering spectacular vistas of the streets below as it does so. I hesitated over whether to place it here as a “Thing to Do” or to include it as a transport tip, and in the end decided that although it clearly is a means of transport, it is such an iconic sight, and so many ride the lift simply for the experience and the views, that it merited its inclusion here.
The lift was designed by Raul Mesnier de Ponsard, a Portuguese engineer who studied under Gustave Eiffel of Eiffel Tower fame (some sources seem to erroneously give Eiffel himself as the designer). It is made of iron, the metal shaped into neo-gothic arches and ornaments, each storey different from those above and below. Its 45 metres link the streets of the Baixa to the Largo do Carmo above, and passengers emerge on to a viewing terrace affording an excellent panorama of the city’s rooftops and characteristic black and white paved streets and squares, including Rossio, with the Alfama and its castle beyond. From here a walkway bridges the gap to the Largo do Carmo, your gateway to the Bairro Alto.
You can use your Lisbon Card or any of the various public transport cards to pay for your ride, but if you don’t have any of these a return trip will cost €2.80 and is worth it in my opinion not only for the views but also to spare you the steep walk and save your energy for explorations around the Bairro Alto’s maze of streets.
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 Elevador de Santa Justa by Birsen
Originally powered by steam, it is 45 meters (147ft) high, and remains an interesting example of post-Eiffel iron architecture. The top of the Neo-Gothic tower, reached via a spiral staircase, has a cafe with splendid views of the city, including over Rossio Square, the castle and the river.
Every day 7AM-9PM
5€ up &down Leave a Comment Directions: Metro - Baixa-Chiado Station
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Apparently this elevator used to connect the lower and upper parts of the city but I don't think you can really go anywhere from up top now, so it is here as a novelty and a great place for views looking down on the city. It was built, as it seems were a number of structures in Portugal, by a student of Gustaf Eiffel in the early 20th century. It does indeed offer great views from the top, which is about 30 steps above the top of the elevator ride. It is where I took the panoramic picture on my Lisbon introduction. Runs from early in the morning until 10:00 or 11:00 p.m. Cost is 1.20 Euros or a BUC-2 ticket for 2 rides at 1.40. Leave a Comment
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Elevator by salinhopt
It was opened in 1902, when it was steam powered, then in 1907 it became electrical and was the only vertical elevator in Lisbon in public service. Made entirely of cast iron, and embellished with filigree, the lifts within the tower go up to 45 metres and carry 25 persons in each cabin of which there are two. In a romantic neogothic design, this elevator is really something that you cannot afford to miss! Leave a Comment
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 The Elevador, seen from below by calcaf38Leave a Comment
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 Elevador da Gloria by Birsen
When you go out of the funicular you will find on the right side the S. Pedro de Alcântara belvedere, from where you get a magnificent view of downtown Lisbon and the magical St. George Castle. Just across the road, slightly to the right, at Rua de S. Pedro de Alcântara, nos.39-49, lies the Instituto do Vinho do Porto, where a vast range of port-wines may be tasted and purchased in the sumptuous surroundings of the Palácio Ludovice (1749).
The Glória funicular opened on 24 October, 1885, and since then two funiculars have been going up and down, carrying locals and tourists on a journey though not being particularly rich in landscape, is still unique and very nice!
It recently started to give service after the renovation( Sep 16 2007). We took this elevator instead of taking Elevador Santa Justa (wich is very touristy and expensive 5 €). The good thing is when you get off you find yourself already up in Barrio Alto and with a short walk you can visit top of the Elevador de Santa Justa and enjoy the beautiful city views. Later on walking down to Rossio is very easy and fun.
tix: 1.3 € or free with unlimited 7 Colinas Leave a Comment Directions: Restauradores
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Just to the side of near Praca dos Restauradores is a very steep and narrow street which leads up to the Bairro Alto and where the Gloria Elevador da Gloria operates. This is apparently the busiest elevador of funicular in Lisbon and dates back to 1885. Today it is operated by Carris on a daily basis from Operating 07.00am to 12.55am-0055am. Leave a Comment Address: Avenida da Liberdad
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 Elevador da Glória by rp6686
When you go out of the funicular you will find on the right side the S. Pedro de Alcântara belvedere, from where you get a magnificent view of downtown Lisboa and Castelo de S. Jorge. Just across the road, slightly to the right, at Rua de S. Pedro de Alcântara, n.º 39-49, lies the Instituto do Vinho do Porto, where a vast range of port-wines may be tasted and purchased in the sumptuous surroundings of the Palácio Ludovice (1749).
The Glória funicular opened on 24 October, 1885, and since then two funiculars have been going up and down, carrying locals and tourists on a journey though not being particularly rich in landscape, is still unique and very nice!
The Glória is the busiest funicular in Lisboa and also the most accessible for tourists as it lies next door to the main tourist information office in the Palácio Foz.
It is 265 metres long and has an average gradient of 18%.
Operating hours are 07h00m - 00h55m every day. Leave a Comment Directions: Restauradores Square. Exit the metro at "Restauradores".
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 Elevador de Santa Justa by rp6686
It was opened in 1902, when it was steam powered, then in 1907 it became electrical and was the only vertical elevator in Lisboa in public service. Made entirely of cast iron, and embellished with filigree, the lifts within the tower go up to 45 metres and carry 25 persons in each cabin of which there are two. In a romantic neogothic design, this elevator is really something that you cannot afford to miss!
The café at the top affords magnificent views over the city centre and Tejo river.
You can use bus tickets in Elevador de Santa Justa. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro station "Baixa/ Chiado".
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