Elevador de Santa Luzia

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

The Elevador de Santa Luzia covers a distance of 650 meters with an elevation gain of 160 meters, connecting the railway station to Santa Luzia Basilica.

Built by engineer Bernardo Pinto Abrunhosa, the funicular began operations on July 2, 1923, with carriages manufactured by Ingeniería y Servicios de Montaña in Zaragoza, Spain.

The funicular represents an engineering achievement that transformed access to Monte de Santa Luzia, making religious and cultural sites accessible to residents and visitors.

The funicular operates with varying schedules throughout the year, with extended hours from June to September, and accommodates 24 passengers per carriage including bicycle transport.

Operating on a counterweight system, the ascending and descending carriages meet precisely at the midpoint of the track, making it the longest funicular in Portugal.

Location: Viana do Castelo (Santa Maria Maior e Monserrate) e Meadela

Inception: July 2, 1923

GPS coordinates: 41.69675,-8.83017

Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:00

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