Ascensor da Bica, Funicular in São Paulo district, Lisbon, Portugal.
This yellow funicular railway connects Rua de São Paulo with Calçada do Combro through a 260-meter track on a steep slope.
Engineer Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard designed this transportation system, which started operations in 1892 using a water counterbalancing mechanism.
The funicular received National Monument of Portugal status, representing the engineering achievements of Portuguese transportation in the late 19th century.
Passengers can board the funicular from Monday to Friday between 7:00 and 21:00, with modified weekend hours from 9:00 to 21:00.
Two cars moving simultaneously in opposite directions transport passengers through the narrow Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo street.
Location: Misericórdia
Official opening: 1892
Length: 260 m
Part of: funiculaires de Lisbonne
GPS coordinates: 38.70844,-9.14691
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:39
A journey through the historical and modern landmarks in Lisbon. The route takes you to significant sites, from ancient castles to contemporary exhibition spaces, showcasing the city's diversity and its development over the centuries.
These funicular railways cross steep slopes and connect cities with mountain summits. From historic lines in old quarters to modern installations in the Alps, each route provides different views of its region. The technical facilities transport passengers across elevation differences of up to 710 meters.
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Mercado da Ribeira
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Teatro São Luiz
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Palácio Quintela
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Monumento a Camões
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Museu da Farmácia
183 m
Igreja de Santa Catarina
348 m
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
133 m
Palace of the Counts of Azambuja
266 m
Verride Palácio de Santa Catarina
136 m
Igreja de São Paulo
137 m
Edifício dos Banhos de São Paulo
116 m
Jardim Roque Gameiro
414 m
Jardim da Praça Dom Luís
158 m
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário ou Igreja do Corpo Santo
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Fundação Portuguesa das Comunicações
307 m
Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo
274 m
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Encarnação
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Espaço Santa Catarina
356 m
Igreja das Chagas de Cristo
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Palácio dos Condes de Mesquitela
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Edifício no Largo Corpo Santo, n. 19 - 22
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Praça do Duque da Terceira
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Palácio das Chagas (dois tectos)
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