Roots EarthLisbon, Portugal
Santa Justa Lift
A wrought-iron neo-Gothic elevator built between 1900 and 1902 by engineer Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard, linking the streets of Baixa to Largo do Carmo above. Its wood-panelled cabins and rooftop terrace make it Lisbon's most ornate shortcut.
What the app adds
Roots Earth has a longer story for Santa Justa Lift, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.
Location
Coordinates: 38.71222, -9.13944