1900–1902
Santa Justa Lift
Elevador de Santa Justa (Elevador do Carmo)
In 1902 Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard's iron lift opens, carrying passengers from the Baixa up to Largo do Carmo.
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The iron tower opens 1902
In 1902 Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard's iron lift opens, carrying passengers from the Baixa up to Largo do Carmo.
Was it Eiffel? 1902
Many guides credit Gustave Eiffel, but the lift was designed by Mesnier du Ponsard - Eiffel's link is a popular myth.
National Monument 2002
Decree 5/2002 classifies the lift as a National Monument.