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Anyway, I turned around and spotted it between the buildings. As you approach the entrance, you can see the details in the iron structure:. Originally it had a steam engine. But it was soon changed to an electrical motor. As you exit at the top, the view is blocked by a net. But don't worry! So, here we go. We are now at the viewing platform of the Lisbon elevator.

Even on a rainy day, the view is amazing! I tried taking a panorama to show you the whole thing, but failed miserably. Below are 5 shots in the various directions. This is the view towards the sea:. Then the view just straight in alignment with the lift. This is the view towards the Lisbon Castle:. And if you zoom you can also see Parque Eduardo in the distance. Rooftop Views What I loved most compared to the other viewpoints in Lisbon is that you are in the center and just above the roofs.

And you get great views of the street decorations:. Municipal Square - Home of the City Hall palace. Rua Augusta - The city's main shopping street. Rossio Square - Lisbon's elegant main square. 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. The Lisbon Metro is one of the most beautiful and best cared-for in Europe: a great way to get to the centre from the surrounding areas.

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