Artxanda Funicular, Funicular railway on Mount Artxanda in Bilbao, Spain.
The Artxanda Funicular stretches 770 meters upward from Campo Volantín to the summit of Mount Artxanda, completing the journey in three minutes.
Engineer Evaristo San Martín proposed the funicular construction to Bilbao City Council in 1913, leading to its inauguration on October 7, 1915.
The funicular connects central Bilbao with Mount Artxanda's recreational zone, featuring local restaurants that serve traditional Basque dishes.
The funicular operates every 15 minutes from 7:15 AM to 10:00 PM on weekdays, with service starting at 8:15 AM on Sundays and holidays.
During the Spanish Civil War, the funicular experienced damage from bombing, marking one of only two service interruptions in its century-long operation.
Official opening: October 7, 1915
Website: https://funicularartxanda.bilbao.eus/en/home
GPS coordinates: 43.27092,-2.92291
Latest update: May 11, 2025 08:14
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