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Santa Justa Lift

Lisbon, Portugal

Santa Justa Lift, Lisbon
Photo: Luca Galuzzi (Lucag), CC BY-SA 2.5 (Wikimedia Commons)

Designed by Raoul Mesnier, a student of Gustave Eiffel, this 45-meter elevator is the only Neo-Gothic connection between two districts of Lisbon.

Elevador de Santa Justa is a Neo-Gothic lift in Lisbon, designed by Raoul Mesnier, a student of Gustave Eiffel, and opened in 1902. It connects the lower streets of Baixa with the higher districts of Chiado and Bairro Alto. The lift is 45 meters high and built of wrought iron, adorned with intricate details. At its top, there is a viewing platform offering panoramic views of the city and the castle.

How long does it take to visit Santa Justa Lift?

Plan about 45 min.

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