Boca do Vento Elevator
Elevator in Almada, Portugal
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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 and Anabela Felícia.[1]
| Boca do Vento Elevator | |
|---|---|
Elevador da Boca do Vento | |
The main lookout and platform along the Almada Velha | |
 Interactive map of the Boca do Vento Elevator area | |
General information | |
| Type | Elevator |
| Location | Almada, Cova da Piedade, Pragal e Cacilhas, Portugal |
| Coordinates | 38°41′4.8″N 9°9′31.7″W |
| Owner | Portuguese Republic |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Mixed masonry |
| Design and construction | |
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History
Construction of the elevator began in 1999 and took about a year. It was inaugurated in 2000.[1]
