Centre historique de Salvador de Bahia, Lacerda Elevator

Lacerda Elevator (Elevador Lacerda), inaugurated in 1873. Lacerda Elevator was planned and built by the businessman Antônio Francisco de Lacerda. The four elevator cages connect the 72 metres (236 ft) between the Thomé de Souza Square in the upper city, and the Cayru Square in the lower city, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.