Elevador do Lavra, Funicular railway in Santo António, Portugal
The Elevador do Lavra connects Largo da Anunciada to Rua Câmara Prestana through a 182-meter track with a steep gradient of 23 percent.
Engineer Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard designed this transport system, which opened in 1884 using water counterweights before converting to steam power in 1886 and electricity in 1915.
The yellow carriages with brass controls and wooden seats provide transportation between the central Avenida da Liberdade and the traditional Pena residential district.
The funicular operates from early morning until evening with four departures per hour, accepting cash payments of 3.80 euros for a return journey.
As the oldest and steepest of Lisbon's three funiculars, this National Monument rises from 17 meters to 59 meters altitude across its route.
Location: Santo António (Lisbon)
Official opening: 1884
Length: 182 m
Part of: Kabelbanene i Lisboa, Ascensor do Lavra e meio urbano que o envolve
GPS coordinates: 38.71833,-9.14000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:23
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