The Santa Justa Lift is a vertical elevator in Lisbon, Portugal, that links the lower Baixa district to the upper Carmo area, which sits about 45 meters higher. It was designed by Raoul Mesnier de Ponsard, a pupil of Gustave Eiffel, and opened in 1902. The structure is built of wrought iron in a neo-Gothic style, and it was originally powered by steam before being converted to electricity in 1907. Its ornate lattice tower and arched details make it one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. It is one of the few public lifts in Lisbon and holds designation as a national monument, which reflects its heritage value. At the top, a public viewing platform offers views over the Baixa, the Tagus River, and the surrounding hills. Visitors often take the lift as a practical way to reach the Carmo area, while also using it as a scenic route through the city's steep streets.