Elevador de Santa Justa, Breathtaking views from a unique vantage point
R do Ouro, 1150-060 Lisbon
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Introduction
The Santa Justa Lift, a unique building located at the end of Santa Justa Street in Lisbon's Baixa district, is the only vertical elevator connecting the lower streets and Carmo Square, open to the public. The designer, Raul Mesnier de Ponsard, was an engineer born in Porto and a student of Gustave Eiffel. The steel elevator is 45 meters high and decorated in Neo-Gothic style, with each floor featuring a different design. The elevator has two wooden cages, each accommodating up to 20 passengers. The top can be reached by a spiral staircase, where visitors can enjoy the cityscape of Lisbon, including the St. George Castle, Rossio Square, and Baixa district. The elevator has become one of Lisbon's famous tourist attractions, unlike other city elevators like the Glory Elevator and the Convent Elevator, Santa Justa Lift is the only vertical elevator. Its history dates back to 1900 when it was first powered by steam and converted to electricity in 1907, serving tourists for over a century. Address R do Ouro, 1150-060 Lisbon
Opening hours Elevator: April 13th, 14th, 15th and May to October 7:30-23:00, November to the following April 7:40-21:00
Observation deck: April 13th, 14th, 15th and May to October 9:00-23:00, November to the following April 9:00-21:00.
Transportation Take the Blue/Green line to Baixa-Chiado station, and walk for 5 minutes.
The most unique elevator in the world
