This 45 meters high structure was built in 1902 by the Portugal-born French architect Raoul de Mesnier du Ponsard (an apprentice of Gustave Eiffel) to connect the lowest and highest points of downtown Lisbon (a pedestrian bridge links the top to the hill in the background).
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impressionnante cette tour, avec une architecture originale
Must be very impressive to see in person.
Amazing, in the thumbnail it looks like some sort of mythical monster but it's actually quite a remarkable piece of architecture.
What an amazing structure! Can you go to the top and enjoy the view?
A very impressive structure.
Now that you mentioned it,it's easy to find a little similarity with the Eiffel Tower!!!
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Eu não me lembro de ter visitado esse elevador!Mais um motivo pra voltar,pois tenho certeza que da proxima vez, eu e o Cezar poderemos aproveitar muito mais todas as belezas, cores e luzes de Lisboa e também conhecer Oeiras,pois teu blog é um roteiro, um guia maravilhoso dos lugares, com muitas informaçoes e lindas fotos.Muito obrigada!
Forte abraço e tenha um lindo final de semana!
Léia
Wow, what a cool structure. And your photo ain't bad either!
It's amazing structure and so beautiful!
That is pretty impressive! Hard to believe it's over a hundred years old.
Goodness gracious, that's incredibly elaborate & beautiful! What a structure it is!
Wow, that's on my 'must visit' list
This a beautiful piece of architecture !
My favorite lift, and it has a great view from the top!
This is an extraordinary structure! I'd love to see a picture from up on top looking down at the view.
It very pretty for such a utilitarian function but it doesn't look like it's connected to anything!
I can't say that this building is aesthetically pleasing. The rectangle on top just looks strange to me. Effective shot, though.
Unique and impressive architecture!
How impressive. And I'm assuming it is a working elevator...yes? Great shot, as usual. Is it possible to take pictures at the top?
Perspetiva muito boa
Wow! Incredible, both as a photo and as an architectural piece,..
So unusual! But how did it work? To where did the things or people exit on the top?
Oh, OK, you can forget my question. Now I see your latest post, with the back of the elevator.
JM!
Unbelievable!
That elevator looks so top heavy! I'd be afraid to stand anywhere near it because it looks like it'd topple any second!
Cool and scary!
-Dean
Fantastic indeed! ... and I have used it on my way to some restaurant!
Great photos!
OMG that is beyond gorgeous, that is just stunning, and what an amazing engineering feat for its time. Thank you.
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