Nazaré Funicular, Historic funicular railway in Nazaré, Portugal.
The Nazaré Funicular connects the town's beach area with the elevated Sítio district through a 318-meter vertical ascent along the steep coastal slope.
Engineers and local investors constructed this transportation system in 1889, initially operating with a steam-powered mechanism that required wood and water from the beach area.
The funicular terminals display decorative azulejo tiles, including a centennial panel and artistic depictions of local maritime traditions and the Lady of Nazaré.
The funicular operates daily from 7:15 AM until midnight, with carriages departing every 15 minutes and offering single trips at 2.50 euros or round trips at 4 euros.
The 1963 cable failure incident led to a five-year closure, resulting in a complete system renovation that introduced modern safety mechanisms and updated technology.
Location: Nazaré
GPS coordinates: 39.60305,-9.07363
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:44
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Memory Hermitage of Nazaré
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Nazaré Lighthouse
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Nazaré Bullring
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Casino da Nazaré
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Cine-Teatro da Nazaré
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Teatro Chaby Pinheiro
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Museu Dr. Joaquim Manso
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Casa dos Pescadores da Nazaré
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Mercado Municipal da Nazaré
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Fonte Antiga
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Coreto do Sítio da Nazaré
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Edifício dos Correios, Telégrafos e Telefones, CTT, da Nazaré
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Capela de Santo António
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Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
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Palácio Real do Sítio da Nazaré
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Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos
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