Easy hikes and walks around Coração De Jesus

Since the crash of the funicular (with several deaths) in the autumn of 2025, the funicular has been completely shut down. At the same time, for safety reasons, (almost) all funiculars in Lisbon and the Santa Justa elevator were shut down to carry out safety checks!

Since the crash of the funicular (with several fatalities) in autumn 2025, the funicular has been completely shut down. At the same time, for safety reasons, (almost) all funiculars in Lisbon and the Santa Justa Lift have been shut down to carry out safety checks!

A bustling square in the Rossio district steeped in history. The visitors are a mix of tourist groups, locals, and immigrants, many of whom come from Portugal's former African colonies. Ironically, they choose this square—a former slave market from the 1500s—to gather. It was here, during Holy Week in 1506, that the massacre of Lisbon's Jews began. A memorial commemorates this event. At the heart of the square stands the Igreja de São Domingos, which was once part of the Monastery of São Domingos de Lisboa. Founded in 1242, the monastery played a crucial role in the spiritual and social fabric of Lisbon.

A beautiful example of the successful restoration of one of the old commercial buildings with traditional azulejos in R. das Portas de Santo Antão.

Praça Dom Pedro IV, traditionally known as Rossio, is the heart of Lisbon's Baixa district and has been the city's main meeting place, center of commerce, and public life since the 13th century. It's a vibrant, historic square with distinctive architecture that makes it a must-see for any visitor.

El Elevador da Glória (o Ascensor da Glória) es un funicular histórico invocado en 1885 y diseñado por el ingeniero Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard, el mismo creador de otros elevadores clásicos de Lisboa. It connects Praça dos Restauradores (Baixa) with the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara (Bairro Alto), climbing the steep Calçada da Glória.

The Santa Justa Lift, also known as the Elevador do Carmo, is a historic elevator built in the early 20th century to connect the Baixa district with Largo do Carmo. It is one of the most photographed architectural icons in the city. Built between 1900 and 1902, it was designed by the engineer Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard, considered a disciple of Eiffel.

Inaugurated on April 18, 1884, the Lavra Funicular connects Largo da Anunciada and Rua Câmara Pestana via Calçada do Lavra. Up there, it leaves you just steps away from the Campo de Santana Garden and the Torel Garden. It also began by using a water counterweight, then switched to steam power, and finally to electricity. And like the other funiculars and elevators of the time, it bears the signature of Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard.