145 years the Lacerda Elevator

With 145 years the Lacerda Elevator is the first urban elevator in the world. On December 8, 1873, when it was inaugurated, it was the highest in the world, at 63 meters. Located in the city of Salvador, Bahia, it serves the public transport function between the Cairu Square in the Lower City and the Tomé de Sousa Square in the Upper City.