Elevador do Lavra

The Elevador do Lavra, also known as the Ascensor do Lavra or Lavra Funicular.This is the oldest such funicular railway in Lisbon and dates back to 1884.

The carriage travels 188 metres up the slope with an average gradient of 23% between Largo da Anunciada to Rua Câmara Pestana.

This was originally yellow but has been somewhat graffitied. 

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Lisbon is one of the most immediately likeable capitals in Europe. Located on the westernmost front of Continental Europe, its mosaic of terracotta roofed buildings cling both majestically and humbly to its seven hills. The Tejo River sweeps past the many character-rich districts which border it, carrying boats big and small and is straddled by two impressive bridges. Some ultra modern…