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The Lavra funicular was the first street funicular in the world opened on 19 April 1884

The Lavra funicular was the first street funicular in the world opened on 19 April 1884. Originally it was water-powered and converted to electricity in 1915. It runs from the eastern side of the Avenida da Liberdade at a 25% gradient for 180 metres to the Torel district.
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Location: Calçada do Lavra
Date: 13.5.2007
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Gallery: Slovakia and the world › Lisboa (Lisbon) › Cableways, elevators
Route: Ascensor do Lavra
Author: tr3mp
Times viewed: 750

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