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Elevador de Santa Luzia

Elevador de Santa Luzia, Funicular railway in Viana do Castelo, Portugal

The Elevador de Santa Luzia is a funicular in Viana do Castelo that carries passengers from the train station up to the basilica and monastery on the hilltop. The route climbs steeply through the surrounding terrain, offering views across the city and surrounding landscape during the journey.

The funicular was built in 1923 following designs by engineer Bernardo Pinto Abrunhosa and started operations with carriages manufactured in Spain. It was a transportation innovation for the city during the early decades of the 20th century.

The funicular changed how people reach the hilltop and turned the journey itself into something people want to experience. Today, both locals and visitors use it as a way to connect with the religious site and enjoy the climb without effort.

The funicular operates regularly throughout the day, with extended hours during warmer months. The small cabin space means it is better to travel with minimal luggage when possible.

The two cabins are connected by a counterweight system that causes them to meet exactly at the midpoint of the track. As one ascends, the other descends, creating a balance that makes the system work without much external power.

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Inception
July 2, 1923
GPS coordinates
41.69675,-8.83017
Latest update
December 12, 2025 09:01
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