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Santa Justa Lift (Portuguese: Elevador de Santa Justa), also called Carmo
Lift (Elevador do Carmo), is a lift in the city of Lisbon at Santa Justa
Street. It links the downtown street with the Carmo Square, located uphill.
The Santa Justa Lift was designed by Raul Mesnier de Ponsard. Construction
began in 1900 and was finished in 1902. The lift is totally made of iron,
being one of the most representative examples of this type of architecture
in Portugal. The lift is totally decorated in neogothic style, with each
storey having a different pattern. It is 45 meters high and has two booths,
with wooden interiors, allowing 24 people in each. The last storey is reached
by helicoidal staircases and has a terrace that offers a wonderful view
of Lisbon Castle, the Rossio Square and the Baixa neighbourhood. |
