The "Elevador da Glória" or Glória Funicular is one of Lisbon's four old lifts/funiculars along with Elevador da Bica, Elevador da Lavra and Elevador de Santa Justa, and the second oldest after Elevador da Lavra. It connects Lisbon's downtown district, called Baixa, running from Restauradores Square to Bairro Alto, a traditional and fashionable district.
The Glória Funicular was opened to the public on October 24, 1885. At first it was designed as a water-powered system, then in 1886 it was replaced by a steam-power, and finally in 1915 it was electrified. In 2002 it was designated a National Monument.
The Glória Funicular was opened to the public on October 24, 1885. At first it was designed as a water-powered system, then in 1886 it was replaced by a steam-power, and finally in 1915 it was electrified. In 2002 it was designated a National Monument.
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