"Bairro da Bica"

"Bairro da Bica"

This is from a Beautiful place called "Bairro da Bica"

The Bica district is south of Bairro Alto. It was formed as a result of a landslide in 1597 that profoundly altered the profile of the Santa Catarina Hill, creating a small valley between todays rua das Chagas and rua Marechal Saldanha. The name Bica means "spout", which is connected with the abundance of water in those parts, which were turned into fountains. Historically the population is linked to maritime activities and Bica still maintains its very particular identity. The steep streets were replaced by steps and pavement and with no cars to contend with life spills outdoors with sardines being grilled for lunch or chicken for dinner. It is one big happy family with Bom Dia for everybody who passes by.

In "http://www.thetravelzine.com/0901portugal(10)_lisbon(2).htm

The funicular was opened to the publics on June 28, 1892. It was driven by water and a system of cables. A ticket cost 1 vintém. It was converted to steam, in 1896, and then to electricity in 1914.