SANTA JUSTA ELEVATOR
An Eiffel Tower-like landmark overlooking the city
One of the city's best-loved landmarks and also known as the "Elevator of
Carmo," this extraordinary structure was built at the turn of the century by the Portugal-born French
architect Raoul de Mesnier du Ponsard (an apprentice of Gustave Eiffel,
explaining the structure's similarities to Paris' Eiffel Tower), to connect
downtown to Bairro Alto (the lowest and highest points of the city).
Originally powered by steam, it is 45 meters (147ft) high, and remains an
interesting example of post-Eiffel iron architecture. The top of the
Neo-Gothic tower, reached via a spiral staircase, has a cafe with splendid
views of the city, including over Rossio Square, the
castle and the river.
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How to Visit
Where: Rua de Santa Justa, Baixa
How:Metro - Baixa-Chiado Station
When: Every day 7AM-9PM
Entrance: Included with the Lisbon Card
Sights Nearby
Comercio
Square - Monumental riverside square.
Municipal
Square - Home of the City Hall palace.
Rua
Augusta - The city's main shopping street.
Conceição
Velha Church - Church that survived the Great Earthquake.
Rossio
Square - Lisbon's elegant main square.
Figueira
Square - Busy square and transporation hub.
São
Domingos Church - A church marked by tragedy.
Rua das
Portas de Santo Antão - Pedestrian street lined with seafood restaurants.
Rossio
Station - A monumental train station.
Restauradores
Square - Large busy square.
Avenida
da Liberdade - The city's main avenue.
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