Lisboa, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Ascensor do Lavra / The Lavra Funicular

Monumento Nacional

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 22, 2024

1. Ascensor do Lavra / The Lavra Funicular Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Ascensor do Lavra
O antigo ascensor de Lisboa, foi inaugurado em 19 de Abril de 1884. Estabelecendo ligação entre a Rua Câmara Pestana e o Largo da Anunciada, funcionava, primitivamente, pelo sistema de cremalheira e contrapeso de agua. Tendo igualimente utilizado a tracção a vapor foi electrificado em 1915. Em 2002 tol classificado como Monumento Nacional.

The Lavra Funicular
The oldest funicular in Lisbon was inaugurated on the 19th of April 1884. Establishing a connection between “Rua Câmara Pestana” and the “Largo da Anunciada”. It originally worked with the rack rail and water counterbalance system. Also using steam traction. It was electified in 1915. It was Classified as a National Monument in 2002.

Erected by Carris.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1884.

Location. 38° 43.122′ N, 9° 8.408′ W. Marker is in Lisboa. Marker is at the intersection of Rua Câmara Pestana and Calçada do Lavra, on the left when traveling north on Rua Câmara Pestana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lisboa 1150-122, Portugal. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Madre Teresa de Saldanha (about 180 meters away, measured

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in a direct line); Igreja Paroquial / Parish Church (about 210 meters away); Luís de Camões (about 240 meters away); Coliseu (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Amalia Rodrigues (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Carlos Botelho (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Igreja de São Domingos / “Church of Saint Dominic” (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Memorial às Vítimas do Massacre de 1506 / Memorial to the Victims of the 1506 Massacre (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lisboa.

Also see . . . Elevador do Lavra (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: 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.

The Elevador do Lavra opened on April 19, 1884, 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.

(Submitted on April 27, 2024.)

Ascensor do Lavra / The Lavra Funicular Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 22, 2024

2. Ascensor do Lavra / The Lavra Funicular Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here just to the right of the entrance. Note that this is the upper endpoint of the funicular.

Funicular car at the lower endpoint of the route, on Largo da Anunciada image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 22, 2024

3. Funicular car at the lower endpoint of the route, on Largo da Anunciada

Historic panoramic view from the upper endpoint of the funicular route image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F.A. Martins, Lisboa, April 28, 2024

4. Historic panoramic view from the upper endpoint of the funicular route

Modern day visitors should expect no such view, as it is now seemingly obscured by buildings and trees. But an equally pleasant view can now be had from the gardens not far below.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.