Ascensor da Glória - Lisbon, Portugal
N 38° 42.969 W 009° 08.562
29S E 487594 N 4285287
The Ascensor da Glória (also known as the Elevador da Glória or the Glória funicular) was opened in 1885 and was designated a National Monument in 2002.
Waymark Code: WMB5TX
Location: Lisboa, Portugal
Date Posted: 04/09/2011
Views: 34
"The Glória Funicular (Portuguese: Elevador da Glória) is a funicular that links Baixa (Restauradores Square) with Bairro Alto (Jardim / Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara), in Lisbon, Portugal. It is operated by Carris.
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."
-- Source