Pfaffenthal Panoramic Elevator, Public glass elevator in Pfaffenthal district, Luxembourg.
The Pfaffenthal Panoramic Elevator is a glass lift in Luxembourg City that connects the upper town with the lower Pfaffenthal district. The ride passes through a 71-meter-high glass tube and spans the height difference between Pescatore Park and the Alzette River valley below.
The lift came about through a competition for innovative transport solutions in the city and was designed in the early 2000s. Construction began after city council approval and was completed in the mid-2010s.
The elevator represents an integration of modern transportation within Luxembourg's urban landscape, connecting contemporary architecture with the UNESCO World Heritage old town.
The lift is available daily and is free to use for pedestrians and cyclists. Regular maintenance work takes place to ensure the safety and reliability of the system.
The system uses a direct drive motor that can return energy to the electrical grid during descent. This technology makes the lift a partially self-sustaining installation that produces electricity under certain conditions.
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