Boca do Vento Elevator explained

Boca do Vento Elevator
Native Name:Elevador da Boca do Vento
Location:Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas
Location Country:Portugal
Coordinates:38.6847°N -9.1588°W
Building Type:Elevator
Material:Mixed masonry
Owner:Portuguese Republic

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.

History

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