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Fórum Cidadania Lx challenges solution for Glória elevator

The Fórum Cidadania Lx association wrote to the Lisbon City Council, the Cultural Heritage department, and Carris regarding the proposed solution for the Glória elevator.

3 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Fórum Cidadania Lx association has expressed its opposition to the proposed solution for the future Glória elevator, deeming it "culturally unacceptable." This opinion was articulated in a letter sent to several entities, including the Lisbon City Council, the Cultural Heritage department, and the transport company Carris.

According to Fórum Cidadania Lx, erasing a National Monument is not an appropriate solution for the current situation, and the proposal to replace the elevator was deemed "hasty" and lacking "foundations."

The association argues that the proposed solution overlooks the historical and cultural value of the elevator, which is an integral part of the city's identity.

The letter sent by the authorities includes a request for reconsideration of the measures to be taken, emphasizing the importance of preserving historical heritage within the city of Lisbon.

Fórum Cidadania Lx hopes that its concerns will be taken into account in future discussions regarding the future of the Glória elevator, which plays a significant role in the urban and tourist life of the region.

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