Monday 16 January 2012

Elevador da Gloria, Lisbon, Portugal.

 
The Glória Funicular is a  funicular that links  Baixa with  Bairro Alto in Lisbon, Portugal. It is operated by  Carris.   The Glória Funicular was opened to the public on October 24, 1885. At first it was designed as a water powered  system, then in 1886 it was replaced by a steam power one, and finally in 1915 it was electrified. In 2002 it was designated a National Monument.

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