Funiculars (Graça and Bica)
This funicular connects the neighborhoods of Mouraria and Graça, making it easier for residents and visitors to travel between the lower and upper parts of the city.
Safety certification

Operating License
Authorization to Continue Operations (change of operating entity)
Responsible entity:
-
ANSF (National Railway Safety Authority)/ IMT (Institute for Mobility and Transport)
Date: April 30, 2026
Security Audit Report
Relevant Legislation:
- Decree-Law No. 34/2020 of July 9
- Regulation No. 227/2012 of June 18 on the design and authorization procedures for the construction and commissioning of cableway installations for the transport of persons
Responsible Entity:
- CATIM – Technology Support Center for the Metalworking Industry
Date: 12/11/2025
Emergency Drill
Emergency Drill
Organization:
- Regimento Sapadores Bombeiros
Date: June 2024
Validity: 2 years
Evacuation Plan
Date: April 2026
Frequency: Annual
Tensile Tests
Tests performed by accredited external companies (Notified Entity):
Inductive magnetic inspection and testing of steel wire rope
Reference legislation:
- Decree-Law No. 34/2020 of July 9
- EN 12927:2019
Responsible Entity:
- ISQ - Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade
Date: 11/10/2025
Magnetic induction inspection and testing of steel cable in the lower part of the vehicle
Reference legislation:
- NE-EN 12927:2020: Safety requirements for cableway installations designed to carry persons.
Responsible Entity:
- GTIC - GABINETE DE SERVICIOS TÉCNICOS DE INSPECCIÓN DE CABLES S.L.U.
Date: 2026/04/24
Radiographic testing of the connection subsystem
Responsible Entity:
- ISQ - Instituto de Soldadura e Qualidade
Date: 2026/04/28
Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance for the Graça Funicular is based on regular schedules, which outline the tasks to be performed. The maintenance tasks in the schedule are carried out at the following intervals:
- Daily
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Semiannual
- Annual
- Multi-year
This picturesque funicular was the last to be inaugurated on June 28, 1892, and connects Rua de São Paulo to Largo do Calhariz.