2 We followed the tracks of Ascensor da Glória (Funicular Gloria) on its journey up to Bairro Alto.
3 The Gloria funicular opened to the public on October 24, 1885, connecting the Restauradores Square to Bairro Alto (São Pedro de Alcântara Belvedere), through Calçada da Glória.
4 Originally, its traction system consisted of a rack rail and cable, powered by a water counterweight system.
5 Later it evolved to steam power and, in 1915, the second funicular to be installed in the city of the seven hills, was electrified.
6 After the uphill of Funicular Gloria, we crossed over to follow the Funicular Bica down to the Tagus river.
7 The Ascensor da Bica (Funicular Bica) opened to the public on June 28, 1892, connecting São Paulo Street to Calhariz Square, through the Bica de Duarte Belo Street.
8 Originally, its traction system made use of steam engines. In 1914, the funicular with the city’s most picturesque route, was electrified.
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10 In 2002, the Bica funicular was declared a National Monument.
