Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was a Portuguese engineer known for designing the iconic Glória funicular in Lisbon, inaugurated on October 24, 1885. His engineering prowess contributed significantly to the transportation infrastructure of Lisbon, as the funicular remains a vital link between the city center and the Bairro Alto neighborhood, attracting millions of tourists annually. The funicular was electrified three decades after its opening and has since been designated a national monument, showcasing the historical significance of Mesnier du Ponsard's work.
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Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was the engineer who designed the funicular da Glória.
Falha no freio? Cabo rompido? Veja hipóteses sobre as causas do acidente com bondinho que matou 16 pessoas em Lisboa
Brazil· 2025-09-06
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard is the engineer who constructed the funicular that was involved in the accident.
A Lisbonne, le bilan s’alourdit à 16 morts après l’accident de funiculaire ; le Portugal observe une journée de deuil national
France· 2025-09-04
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was the Portuguese engineer who designed the Elevador da Glória.
Index - Külföld - Túlélt 140 évet, a tragédia tönkreteheti a lisszaboni siklóvasutat
Hungary· 2025-09-04Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard developed the funicular that is now 140 years old.
Standseilbahn in Lissabon entgleist: mehrere Tote und Verletzte
Switzerland· 2025-09-04
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard conceived the Ascensor de la Gloria.
Qué es el Ascensor de la Gloria, el funicular que ha descarrilado en Lisboa | Internacional
Spain· 2025-09-04Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was the engineer who constructed the funicular, which was inaugurated in 1885.
Deuil national après le déraillement d'un funiculaire qui a fait au moins 15 morts et 18 blessés à Lisbonne
Monaco· 2025-09-04
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was the engineer who constructed the funicular that was involved in the accident.
Al menos 15 muertos por descarrilamiento de funicular en Lisboa
Venezuela· 2025-09-04
Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard designed the Glória funicular, specializing in the construction of funiculars and elevators.
Tällainen on onnettomuuteen joutunut funikulaari: yli satavuotias kansallinen monumentti
Finland· 2025-09-04Raoul Mesnier du Ponsard was the engineer who constructed the funicular, which was inaugurated in 1885.
Le funiculaire de Gloria à Lisbonne déraille, au moins quinze morts et dix-huit blessésFrance· 2025-09-04The engineer who built the Glória lift, which was inaugurated on October 24, 1885.
Iztirila ikonična vzpenjača Gloria, vsaj 15 mrtvih, okrog 20 ranjenih
Slovenia· 2025-09-03
