Coordinates: 38°41′4.8″N 9°9′31.7″W / 38.684667°N 9.158806°W / 38.684667; -9.158806

Boca do Vento Elevator

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Boca do Vento Elevator
Elevador da Boca do Vento
The main lookout and platform along the Almada Velha
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General information
TypeElevator
LocationAlmada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas, Portugal
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OwnerPortuguese Republic
Technical details
MaterialMixed masonry
Design and construction
Architects
  • José Aurélio
  • Fidalgo Mineiro
  • Helena Moreira
  • Anabela Felícia

The Boca do Vento Elevator (Portuguese: Elevador da Boca do Vento), is a public elevator in the municipality of Almada, in Portugal. Opening to the public in 2000, it was designed by Portuguese sculptor José Aurélio and architects Fidalgo Mineiro, Helena Moreira e Anabela Felícia.[1]

History

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Construction of the elevator began in 1999 and took about a year. It was inaugurated in 2000.[1]

A view of the elevator from the base of the cliff
The base at the Tagus River, with the ruined warehouses and wharf

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Notes

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