Elevador da Bica
The Elevador da Bica, or Bica Funicular—officially the Ascensor da Bica—is a cable-driven funicular in Lisbon’s parish of Misericórdia and holds the status of a National Monument of Portugal. Its line, operated by Carris, links Rua de São Paulo with Calçada do Combro, passing through areas associated with Largo do Calhariz and Rua do Loreto. The system’s start date is recorded as 1892, and it began functioning on 28 June 1892 after tests following track work. Like classic funiculars, it runs on two cars permanently attached to opposite ends of a haulage cable looped over a pulley at the upper end; as one ascends, the other descends as a counterweight. It was originally powered by steam, but in 1912 the municipality’s concession was renewed with Nova Companhia dos Ascensores de Lisboa for electrification. …
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