Landmark
Elevador Lacerda
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The Lacerda Elevator is a public urban elevator in Salvador, Brazil, connecting the lower city (Cidade Baixa) to the upper city (Cidade Alta). It stands 72 meters tall and was built between 1869 and 1873. The elevator has two towers, one piercing the stone slope of Ladeira da Montanha and the other, more visible, reaching the Cidade Baixa level. It carries 27 passengers per lift in a 30-second ride.
Niet missen
- Two towers: one embedded in the stone slope, the other visible from the lower city
- Art Deco styling from the 1930 renovation
- 30-second ride connecting the upper and lower sections of Salvador
- Carries 27 passengers per lift, with four lifts total
Tickets & tours
Manieren om Elevador Lacerda te bezoeken
Je kunt Elevador Lacerda op eigen gelegenheid zien. Een tour is de moeite waard voor het verhaal erachter, voor vervoer, of voor het combineren van nabijgelegen bezienswaardigheden in één dag.
Bereikbaarheid
Goed om te weten
- The streets between the upper and lower sections are considered dangerous even during the day.
- The docks area near the elevator can be dangerous.
Een stukje geschiedenis
The elevator was originally hydraulic and later converted to electricity in 1906. Its towers were renovated in 1930 in an Art Deco style. It was listed as a historical heritage of Brazil by IPHAN on 7 December 2006.
Veelgestelde vragen
How long does the elevator ride take?
The ride takes 30 seconds.
How many passengers can the elevator carry?
Each of the four lifts carries 27 passengers.
Is the elevator a historical landmark?
Yes, it was listed as a historical heritage of Brazil by IPHAN on 7 December 2006.
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