LISBOA, Portugal. Elevador da Bica (2003). Postcard

LISBOA
Elevador da Bica
Foto: Manuel M. Pinturache (2003)

Postcard published by Edições 19 de Abril, Nº 26 (2004).

The Bica Funicular (Ascensor da Bica, sometimes known as the Elevador da Bica) is a funicular railway line in the civil parish of Misericórdia, in the municipality of Lisbon. It connects the Rua de São Paulo with Calçada do Combro/Rua do Loreto, operated by Carris. The project was conceived by Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard. The mechanical motor of the elevator was installed in 1890, after the conclusion of the public work. However, the lift only began functioning on 28 June 1892, after a couple of years of tests. On 10 January 2022, the funicular closed for  six months for conservation and restoration work.

Gracias a M. Teresa.