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(from http://www.luso.u-net.com/funicula.htm)The Lavra funicular was the first street funicular in the world. It opened on 19 April 1884 and carried 3000 people, free of charge, on that day alone. Originally water-powered, it was converted to electricity in 1915. It runs from the eastern side of the Avenida da Liberdade at a 25% gradient for 180 metres to the Torel district. Originally it operated on a water counter-weight system, but was subsequently electrified. Hours of operation are 0700-2245, every day except Sunday, when the opening time is 0900. To reach the bottom of the funicular, turn right off the Avenida da Liberdade, whilst heading north, into the Largo da Anunciada. This turning is slightly further up the Avenida than the main tourist office in Restauradores, on the opposite side of the road. The Lavra funicular is to be found about 100 yards along the Largo da Anunciada.
Updated Aug 13, 2004
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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....
Written Jun 3, 2004
It was built by a Gustave Eiffel's pupil (Mesnier du Ponsart) and for this reason, it looks like (a bit) to the famous Tower.
It connects Baixa to Bairro Alto .
The panorama on the city is interesting from its plateform.
Written May 12, 2004
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I flirted with listing this as a tourist trap, but since it really is a "must-see," I will go ahead and list it here.
The price was reasonable (discounted with a LisboaCard), and the elevator operator seemed to be picky and fickle about how many people she allowed on the elevator at one time. In our case, she seemed to allow too many, and at the top the cafe was quite crowded.
(I did, however, have some of the best fresh-squeezed orange juice I have ever tasted!)
Nonetheless, it is an incredibly ornate structure (designed by M?snier and completed in 1902) that is worth the trouble overall, and affords some spectacular views of the city and the Igreja do Carmo. Just be aware that the structure does shake and sway a bit, and the stairs to the restaurant are a bit narrow.
Updated May 10, 2004
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Worth climbing this 45 mt high lift as the views are wonderful (especially on a sunny day). You can buy the ticket near the entrance to the lift or you can use bus tickets, if you have them. There's a small caf? at the top.
Written May 4, 2004
Address: Downtown
At the top of this elevator is a small café from which you can appreciate also great views of Lisboa. Go there in the afternoon so that you have the sun behind you and can have better views of the city and the castle.
Written Apr 11, 2004
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The Santa Justa Elevator is a remarkable masterpiece designed by an apprentice of Gustave Eiffel and used to make the connection between the Baixa (downtown) and Bairro Alto (high neighbourhood).
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!
Written Jan 27, 2004
Lisbon has is a hilly city, so there are several yellow elevadores to use. I can really recommend them as they are pretty old and fascinating. I never used such a transport system in the middle of a town!!!
Written Jan 20, 2004
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for going up to Bairro Alto from Cais do Sodre, you can go walking to Rua da Moeda until you get to Rua Sau Paulo, there you can chose, getting up Elevador da Gloria, or go up walking ( is not so hard, why don't you try it? )
Written Dec 15, 2003
Address: Rua Sau Paulo
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When you first see this elevator you are going to say to yourself, "funny how that reminds me of the Eiffel Tower, it must have been built by him". And you’d be almost correct in that speculation. A student of Gustav Eiffel, Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard, designed the elevator for Lisbon.
Made entirely of cast iron, the work is a real visual pleasure. This elevator allows you to ascend to the very top of the belvedere, where you'll find a cafe and a beautiful view of Lisbon, as well as the Carmelite convent, behind it, which was destroyed by a fire.
The Santa Justa Elevator opened in 1902 and rises vertically almost 150 feet (45 m) from the Rua de Santa Justa in the Baixa area of central Lisbon to the Chiado district. The elevator houses two staffed lifts that normally allow direct access to the Carmo square and its monastery ruins, which are now an archaeological museum.
From the top terrace of Santa Justa Elevator you usually enjoy a spectacular view of the city and, on a clear day, your vision may also reach the south bank of Tagus. This centenary system (over 100 years old) is the only vertical elevator for carrying passengers that still exists.
The Santa Justa Elevator can be found at Rua de Santa Justa, in the center of Lisbon (Baixa).
Written Dec 8, 2003
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