All aboard the Valparaiso ascensores

The ascensores in Valparaiso, Chile are famous mechanical lifts, more than a hundred years old, that are both an extremely practical way to get up the huge hills that dominate the city and a tourist attraction that shows off a distinctly old-school way of getting around. 

This recording shows off their distinctive clattering sounds, which could only come from this part of the world! 

UNESCO listing: Historic Quarter of the Seaport City of Valparaíso

Recorded by Cities and Memory. 

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This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world’s most famous sights.

Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage