Elevador do Lavra
The Elevador do Lavra, also known as the Ascensor do Lavra or Lavra Funicular, is a funicular railway in Lisbon, Portugal. Opened in 1884, the railway is the oldest funicular in the city. The 188m-long funicular connects Largo da Anunciada to Rua Câmara Pestana in the parishes of Santo António and Arroios. The average grade is 22.9% and the railway gauge is 90cm with a central slot for the cable's connection.
| Elevador do Lavra | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Other name(s) | Lavra Funicular |
| Type | Funicular |
| Stations | 2 |
| Operation | |
| Operator(s) | Carris |
| Technical | |
| Track length | 188 m (617 ft) |
| Track gauge | 900 mm (2 ft 11 7⁄16 in) |
The Elevador do Lavra opened on April 19, 1884[1], and was designed by engineer Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard. Currently, the funicular is owned and operated by Carris. Elevador do Lavra was designated a National Monument in 2002.
References
- "Timeline of the Lisbon (Portugal) Rail Transit Network". CityRailTransit. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
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