Boca do Vento Elevator

The Boca do Vento Elevator (Portuguese: Elevador da Boca do Vento), is a public elevator in the municipality of Almada, in Portugal. Opening to the public in 2000, it was designed by Portuguese sculptor José Aurélio and architects Fidalgo Mineiro, Helena Moreira e Anabela Felícia.^[1]

Boca do Vento Elevator
Elevador da Boca do Vento
The main lookout and platform along the Almada Velha
General information
Type	Elevator
Location	Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas
Country	Portugal
Coordinates	38°41′4.8″N 9°9′31.7″W
Owner	Portuguese Republic
Technical details
Material	Mixed masonry
Design and construction
Architect(s)	José Aurélio Fidalgo Mineiro Helena Moreira Anabela Felícia

History

Construction of the elevator began in 1999 and took about a year. It was inaugurated in 2000.^[1]

A view of the elevator from the base of the cliff

The base at the Tagus River, with the ruined warehouses and wharf