Santa Justa elevator
The Santa Justa Lift is a lift in the city of Lisbon at Santa Justa Street. It connects downtown streets with the uphill Carmo Square. The Santa Justa Lift was designed by Raul Mesnier de Ponsard, apprentice of Gustave Eiffel. Construction began in 1900 and was finished in 1902; originally powered by steam, it was converted to electrical operation in 1907.
The iron lift is 45 metres tall and is decorated in neogothic style, with a different pattern on each storey. The top storey is reached by helicoidal staircases and has a terrace that offers views of Lisbon Castle, the Rossio Square and the Baixa neighbourhood. There are two elevator booths, each has a wooden interior and accommodates max. 20 people.
This photo is published in Fleisch Magazine (Austria), november 2009.
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John Sampson 20/11/2009 15:33
I absolutely love this picture!. It has so much to look at as well as the subject of interest. And I love the light as well. Wonderful shot!HPcyclop 19/11/2009 12:06
Fantastic construction,great shot,congrats !Regards from Dan !