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Hammetschwand Elevator

By Eyebee, on February 7th, 2008

The hammetschwand elevator in Switzerland has been the highest exterior elevator in Europe since it’s construction 101 yrs ago and can climb the full 152 metres in less than a minute. At the top is an unobstructed view of lake lucerne and the alps.

Elevador Lacerda

By Eyebee, on January 31st, 2008

Like the elevator in Lisbon, this striking construction in Salvador transports the public from one level of the town to the next, at the same time providing a perfect view of the bay coastline below.

Apparently the elevator manages to carry approximately 28,000 people per day at a cost of R$0.05 per 38 second ride.

Skytower Elevator

By Eyebee, on January 24th, 2008

If you even come close to filling your pants whilst traveling in an elevator I suggest that you never travel up or down the skytower in Auckland, new Zealand due to a glass section in the floor of the lift