Riding on Lisbon’s 19th-Century Funiculars 😃🚠
In this video… Lisbon’s funiculars | Portugal August 15, 2023 – 14:00 – 28 ºC Hi everyone! After the video on a traditional fishing boat, today I’m going to show you another mode of transportation: Lisbon’s historic funiculars! Avenida (avenue) 24 de Julho
This is the Ribeira Market, renamed to Time Out Market a few years ago. It used to be a traditional market for people to buy fish and fresh produce, but nowadays it’s mostly known as a modern and upmarket food hall. The original market stalls occupy about half of this landmark building.
A funicular is a type of cable railway system… …that connects points along a railway track laid on a steep slope. The result of such a configuration is that the two carriages move synchronously: as one ascends, the other descends at an equal speed. Praça (square) Dom Luis I
This feature distinguishes funiculars from inclined elevators, which have a single car that is hauled uphill. Monument to the Marquis Sá da Bandeira (1795 – 1876), the politician who abolished slavery in the former African colonies of the Portuguese empire. By then slavery had already been abolished in Portugal.
Despite the difference between funiculars and elevators, Lisbon’s funiculars are commonly called “elevators” in Portuguese. Rua (street) da Moeda Lisbon has three funiculars, all of them from the late 19th century. A forth funicular has recently been installed, the first one in almost 125 years! It should have been inaugurated in August/September,
But so far nothing has happened. As soon as the new funicular is inaugurated I will make a video about it. Here’s the first funicular. The Bica Funicular, known as Ascensor da Bica in Portuguese, and also Elevador da Bica (Bica Elevator), was inaugurated in 1892.
This funicular can carry 23 passengers, including 9 seated and 14 standing. Here we go, full speed ahead! The funicular goes up an incline of 11.8%, a distance of 245 meters (804 ft). The Bica funicular has become one of Lisbon’s most iconic tourist attractions. It’s considered Lisbon’s most picturesque funicular,
Known for its route through the narrow streets of the old Bica neighborhood. Part of the route is shared with car traffic, unlike all the other funiculars in Portugal. This neighborhood is known for its cheap and cheerful nightlife, as well as ugly graffiti everywhere!
This funicular is a good option for those who want to go to the Bairro Alto neighborhood. Rua do Loreto Bairro Alto, the most bohemian of all Lisbon’s neighborhoods. Many people assume that Lisbon’s trams and funiculars… …are just a ride that the tourists go on. While they have definitely become major attractions,
Locals still use them today, sometimes being their main transport in the city. Funiculars provide a convenient and efficient means of transportation… …between elevated and lower areas, saving people from having to climb Lisbon’s steep hills… …or navigate challenging terrain on foot. Praça Luís de Camões
If you’re enjoying the video, please hit the “Like” button, thank you! The square is a popular meeting point and social hub. It is surrounded by cafes, shops, and theaters, making it a lively area where locals and tourists alike gather. Rua da Misericórdia
All of Lisbon’s funiculars were designed by Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard (1848 – 1914), a Portuguese engineer of French parentage. In the early 1900’s there were 6 funicular systems in Lisbon, but 3 of them were dismantled between 1901 and 1913. Lisbon’s topography is characterized by hills separated by valleys where, in the past,
Streams flowed towards the Tagus River. Those streams are now underground. Lisbon is known as the city of the seven hills, but there are more than seven hills. Largo (square) Trindade Coelho Do you recognize this church? São Roque Church (Saint Roch), built in the 16th century. It is famous for one of its chapels,
The Chapel of St. John the Baptist, considered one of the most opulent and expensive chapels in the world. I filmed this church for the video about Bairro Alto, the link is in the description below. Rua de São Pedro de Alcântara
The Glória Funicular, known as Ascensor da Glória or Elevador da Glória in Portuguese, was inaugurated in 1885. The Glória Funicular is the most popular funicular in Lisbon, providing a short but steep ride between downtown and the Bairro Alto neighborhood. Initially it used a water-powered counterweight system,
Which was replaced with a steam-powered mechanism a year later. Nowadays power is provided by electric motors on the two cars, which are themselves powered through an overhead wire The route is 265 meters (869 ft) long, and this street has an average incline of 17.7%, one of the steepest in Lisbon. Praça dos Restauradores
Avenida da Liberdade This is Lisbon’s main boulevard, known for its high-end shops, luxury boutiques, and international designer brands. It is a prime shopping destination for those looking for upscale fashion, jewelry, and other luxury goods. Largo da Anunciada The Lavra Funicular, known as Ascensor do Lavra or Elevador do Lavra in Portuguese,
Is the oldest and least touristy funicular in Lisbon. It was inaugurated in 1884. The Lavra funicular transports passengers up and down this steep hill, the average grade is 22.9% (!) and the total distance is 188 meters (617 ft). 22.9%! Less well-known and less crowded than the other funiculars in Lisbon,
The Lavra funicular is a great alternative to the other two, if you want to try this peculiar mode of transportation…. …and explore different parts of the city. These are real vintage funicular cars, not modern ones made to look old. Let’s return to the starting point of the video!
These funiculars go through historical and residential neighborhoods, offering passengers interesting views of the surrounding areas during the short journeys. We’re back at the Glória Funicular. And finally the Bica Funicular. We’ve just been informed that there’s a problem with the system, and the funicular is out of service for the time being.
So I’ll walk down the hill. Problems like these are to be expected from time to time, it’s all part of the charm of a 140-year-old mode of transportation. Rua da Bica de Duarte Melo The funicular is not carrying passengers. If you could,
What would you do to the people who vandalize everything with their ugly graffiti? I would hunt them down and give them a taste of medieval justice! If you’d like to support the channel visit: BuyMeACoffee.com/POVTours I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s video!
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Step back in time and experience the charm of Lisbon’s funiculars, one of Lisbon’s most picturesque modes of transport. The iconic funiculars are: Bica Funicular (Ascensor da Bica in Portuguese), Glória Funicular (Ascensor da Glória) and Lavra Funicular (Ascensor do Lavra), all of them installed in the 19th century. Funiculars provide a convenient and efficient means of transportation between elevated and lower areas, saving people from having to climb Lisbon’s steep hills.
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0:00 Intro to Lisbon’s funiculars
1:08 Starting the walking tour
6:21 Bica funicular
10:38 Chiado district
19:55 Glória funicular
24:07 Downtown
27:39 Lavra funicular
32:23 Glória funicular
35:09 Bica funicular
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26 Comments
O que e funiculars
Amazing, well done!
I live "near" one too, in Nazaré. Probably the most dangerous in Portugal. I think … 🙂
Meu deus, eu gosto muito seu canal!
Fez me sempre impressão. Mas gosto de tudo em Lisboa. Obrigada 👍
34:52 the sling shot boy. LOvE Portugal street Art.
Que País lindo! Cidade maravilhosa, parabéns, pela história, pelas imagens, vc merece muitas curtidas amigo ! Boa noite ótimo final de semana 😍🎅🌲
O da Graça ainda não está pronto?
Olá Miguel. Vamos para mais um video que como os demais vai ser interessante, esses funiculares na cidade do Rio de
Janeiro seriam muito bem vindos, pois é uma cidade com bairros muito ingremes, o problema é que nesse morros lá em
cima junto com as pessoas de bem, tem muito bandido, acho que não seria uma boa ideia. Eu só não entendo essa quan-
tidade de carris, principalmente no inicio e no final, me parece que são seis. No ascensor da Glória, esse trilho no meio a
que se deve? Com certeza foi nessa av. que a Esbanja comprou a gravata para o luladrão, se não me engano loja espa-
nhola, creio que essa roda prateada seja o travão do funicular, sorte que estavas na parte alta, como se costuma dizer,
para baixo todos os santos ajudam. Creio que esses grafites foram feitos por brasileiros, assim como esses baderneiros
que viajam em cima dos comboios aqui é normal.Esses elétricos aqui há muito foram extintos, chamavam-se bondes.
Abçs e até o proximo video.
Amazing video. Love Lisbon
Boa ideia um video monografico. O novo funicular, onde o fizeram?. Parabens
Eu também não gosto desses rabiscos horrorosos, mas não creio que faria o que você gostaria de fazer… 😄😄😄
Aos 11:50, você acenou de volta?
Gostei muito do passeio, Miguel! Muito interessante! O Ascensor do Lavra também teve seu sistema modificado?
Abraços e ótimo domingo!
Пак много хубаво видео! За съжаление твърде малко съм видяла от Лисабон, не съм се возила и на фуникулярите там. Голямо удобство са, а също са живописни и носталгични. Добре, че запазени и до днес. Ползвала съм ги в Швейцария, Париж, Любляна, Бергамо, Капри. Винаги е вълнуващо. Благодаря за прекрасното преживяване в Лисабон, Мигел! 😍
❤Après la montée du funiculaire de Bica j ai vu la voiture blanche de collection de notre ami Miguel ! Elle est très belle ! Quand Benfica joue à l l'exterieur Miguel prend cette voiture pour encourager Benfica !
❤j ai reconnu l l'église ! Et je vais la regarder de nouveau ! Un Portugais d origine francaise a aidé à la création du funiculaire! Voilà les Français que j aime ! Ceux qui aident à la création de belles réalisations ! En France les Italiens ont aidé à la réalisation des église des châteaux aussi . Et des Portugais aussi pour l intérieur des maisons pour les beaux carrelages la mignonnette !
I'm sure that after this video Lavra will become the most famous too😉🙂
Thank you for another great video representing the rich Portuguese culture!🙂
Boa tarde assistir o vídeo é muito lindo amei Lisboa é maravilhosa amo muito seus vídeos parabéns pelo seu trabalho 💞💞🌿🌺🌿🌺🌿🌺🌿🌺🌿🌺🌿
No se puede imaginar lo que disfruto con sus vídeos, son preciosos, y los comentarios tan acertados que parece que estamos recorriendo Portugal con usted. Muchísimas gracias, ya estoy esperando el próximo 😊
Que bonitos y originales esos funiculares, para mi son tranvías. No recuerdo bien de donde es que hice el pequeño viaje de unas cuantas cuadras abajo en uno de ellos , creo que era el de Lavra pero no estoy segura. Mara villoso paseíto en un vehículo asombroso y muy característico.Solo se que me encantó!!!!!
Grace à Miguel je connais Lisbonne ! Quand Marseille va rencontrer Lisbonne je serai le guide et j irai faire mes achats avenue de Libertés !
Olá Miguel, sempre nos trazendo novidades. As ladeiras realmente são muito íngrimes. Foi muito bom. Estaremos á espera de mais. Abraços.
Miguel, é muito agradável e pitoresco esses Funiculares , já tive a oportunidade das varias vezes que vou a Lisboa , passear neles , agora estão mais bonitos ,livres das pichações . Abçs
Boa tarde Miguel, funiculares realmente é um meio de transporte usado em muitas cidades espalhadas pelo mundo, aqui no Brasil um que eu frequentei bastante mesmo porque localiza se na minha cidade natal em Santos SP, o do Monte Serrat mas há vários por aqui, eu já fui no funicular de San Cristóbal em Santiago no Chile, em Portugal não fui porque deixei para quando voltar🤣, temos que aproveitar mesmo porque pelo andar das carruagens serão extintos, e só existirão em imagens e museus😮😮.. Abraços e uma ótima semana 🤝👍
Miguel, gratidão! É sempre ótimo passear com você por essa cidade linda! Muito sucesso ao canal!
I really enjoy your videos. 5 years ago I visited Portugal for 10 days and went to Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, Evora, Fatima, Obidos, Peniche, Almada, Mafra and Cabo da Roca. These videos make me relive those memories. In the near future maybe in the next two years I am planning to revisit Portugal and this time I go to Porto, Aviero, Coimbra, Tomar, Alcobaca, Batalha, Fatima, Sintra and Lisbon.
Adorei o vídeo, como sempre. Interessante a existência deste meio de transporte em Lisboa.
Em São Paulo seria interessante se houvesse funiculares em algumas ladeiras do centro da cidade.
A respeito dos grafiteiros é só colocar câmeras, identificá-los e multá-los. As pessoa sempre mudam os seus hábitos quando se apela para o bolso delas.
Não vou entrar no mérito da questão, mas não vivemos mais no tempo das inquisições.
Como sempre, aguardo ansioso o seu próximo vídeo nos mostrando as belezas da vossa Terrinha.
Oi Miguel. Amei esse vídeo. Passear de Funicular é sempre gostoso e flanar por Lisboa é sempre um presente. Obrigada pelo passeio. Grande abraço 😘