Fodor's Expert Review Elevador de Santa Justa

The Santa Justa Elevator is one of Lisbon's more extraordinary structures. Designed by Raul Mésnier, who studied under French engineer Gustave Eiffel, the Gothic-style tower was built in 1902. Queues are often frustratingly long in high season, but it's an enjoyable ride up to the top. The return ticket sold on board includes access to the miradouro, but at €5.30 it's a poor value—a 24-hour Viva Viagem public transportation card costs €6.45 and is valid on the elevator as well as all of the city's buses, trams, and subways.

To skip the queues and the fare, you can access the viewpoint at the upper level via the walkway from Largo do Carmo.