📜 Neo-Gothic iron tower, national monument since 2002. 🔍 Designed by Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard, a student of Gustave Eiffel, inaugurated in 1902. Connects Lisbon's Baixa district to Bairro Alto/Carmo Square, overcoming a 45-meter elevation. # Why Go 🌉 Unique Neo-Gothic architecture and engineering marvel 🖼️ Panoramic views of Lisbon, Rossio Square, and São Jorge Castle from the observation deck 🕰️ Historic transportation system, operational since 1902 ⬆️ Convenient transport between city levels ✨ Comfortable ride in elegant wooden cabins 🏛️ Experience a piece of Lisbon's public transport history # Why Avoid ⚠️ Very long queues, especially on weekends and summer 💰 Separate fee for viewpoint access 🚫 Observation deck may be closed for renovation # Tips 🚶 Reach the upper platform/viewpoint by walking up the hill at the back to avoid elevator queues 🎫 Use Viva Viagem card or day/multi-day public transport tickets for elevator rides # Cost 💰 Elevator: €6 (2 rides), Viewpoint: €1.50 (not included in elevator ticket) # Hours 🕒 Daily, 7 AM - 11 PM (May-Oct), 7 AM - 10 PM (Nov-Apr). Elevator operates 7:30 AM - 8:35 PM. # Transport 🚇 Metro: Baixa-Chiado (blue and green lines), Rossio (green line).