Interesting fact
The Glória Funicular is a public transport system in Lisbon, Portugal, connecting the lower Pombaline downtown with Bairro Alto. Opened in 1885, it spans 265 meters and features a steep incline. It is part of Lisbon's historic tram system, now a National Monument.
More about Glória Funicular
Designed by Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard, the Glória Funicular originally operated using water counterbalancing. Today, it runs on electricity and maintains two trams that travel parallel tracks. It was declared a National Monument in 2002. The funicular is centrally located, providing accessible transit between key districts with operations ongoing daily.