The Buda Castle Funicular was built in 1870 on the initiative of Ödön Széchenyi and operated without problems until the Second World War when it was unfortunately destroyed. It was rebuilt very late, only in the 1980s, but the positive side of this delay is that it now has an electric drive and modern background infrastructure. If someone wants to get up to the Castle District in a more interesting way than the bus, and would also like to enjoy the World Heritage view while doing so, they should

Crusty, rickety old Lisbon is a jumbled and hilly collection of neighborhoods laced together by Rice-A-Roni trams and funiculars. Of course, there’s lots of tourism (as Lisbon has become quite trendy). But as you’ll see in this little clip, if you venture out just a little, you can enjoy a vibrant and memorable slice of Lisbon life. Join me for 80 seconds of giddy funicular fun in Portugal’s capital. | Rick Steves

Lisbon Funicular Disaster today September 3, 2025 #disastroushistory #disasters #history #lisbon #portugal #crash | Disastrous History