Fodor's Expert Review Elevador da Glória
Chiado and Bairro Alto
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One of the finest approaches to the Bairro Alto is via this funicular railway, also known as Ascensor da Glória. Inaugurated in 1888 on the western side of Avenida da Liberdade, it's located near Praça dos Restauradores. It runs up the steep hill and takes only about a minute to reach the São Pedro de Alcântara Miradouro, a viewpoint that looks out over the castle and the Alfama.
