Ascensor da Glória, Funicular railway in Restauradores Square, Lisbon, Portugal.
Yellow carriages traverse a 265-meter (869-foot) track between Restauradores Square and the Bairro Alto district of Lisbon, climbing a steep incline on rails that wind through a narrow street.
Built in 1885 with a water counterweight system, the railway switched to steam power in 1886 and underwent electrification between 1914 and 1915, with technology modernized multiple times over the decades.
Since 2008, the route has served as an open-air gallery for street art, with works by multiple artists displayed along the Bairro Alto section, transforming the journey into a cultural experience.
Service runs every 12 minutes starting at 7:15 AM on weekdays, with tickets available from drivers at 3.80 euros for same-day round trips or payment possible with Lisbon public transport cards.
Each carriage features two levels with different seating arrangements: benches positioned back to back upstairs and facing inward on the lower level, providing passengers with varying perspectives during the ride.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
