We started our Portugal trip in Lisbon and went wandering as soon as arrived (It took 3 planes and almost 18 hours from start to finish).
The Elevador de Santa Justa stands 147 Ft (45m) tall and the structure is built in the same style as the renowned French architect, Eiffel. The similarity between his designs and this Elevator is not accidental, as it was built by Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard, who was an admirer of Gustave Eiffel and applied the same techniques used in some of the funiculars in France of the time.
The Lift has a stunning observation deck at the top and offers magnificent views over Baixa. Since it was opened to the public, it has become one of the most popular viewpoints in Lisbon.
Curiously, this lift can carry 20 people upwards, but can only take 15 people down. Nevertheless, when it was first inaugurated, it held up to 24 people.
@louannwarren We did but we didn't take the elevator. There was a long wait and it was 5 euros each. We opted to save our $$ and time and took the back entrance. We paid 1.50 euros each to walk up the final spiral staircase to the very top - the view was insane!
