Nazaré Funicular

Nazaré Funicular
Legend 318 Sítio n+50 n 159 0 center

View of the funicular and Nazaré, 2009

The Ascensor in 1951

The Nazaré Funicular (Portuguese: Ascensor da Nazaré) is a funicular located in the town of Nazaré, Portugal.

It was designed by Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard and opened on July 28, 1889. It's located near the beach and takes passengers from the town center up to the bairro Sítio and vice versa.

Originally, it was pulled by a steam engine, until 1963, when a lethal accident forced it to close for a five year period. When it reopened, in 1968, it had been modified to use electricity. Still in use as of 2010.

Technical parameters

• Length: 318 metres (50 in tunnel)
• Steepness: 42 %
• Speed: 1,7 m/s
• Journey time: 3 minutes
• Cars: 2
• Capacity: 40 passengers per car
• Traction: Cable

See also

• Cable car (railway)
• List of funicular railways

External links

• Funiculars.net - Nazaré > Lugar do Sítio
• Official municipal page with information about the funicular

Coordinates: 39°36′10″N 9°04′24″W / 39.6029°N 9.07345°W / 39.6029; -9.07345