Central Funicular, Funicular railway in Naples, Italy
The Central Funicular connects four stations between Via Toledo and Vomero districts, covering a distance of 1,270 meters through the city center.
Engineer Pier Luigi Nervi designed this transportation system, which opened in 1928 to address the growing need for public transit from Piazza Vanvitelli.
The funicular serves as a fundamental connection point for Naples residents, carrying over 28,000 passengers during weekdays between different city neighborhoods.
Passengers can complete the journey between terminals in four minutes and twenty seconds, with trains accommodating up to 420 people at once.
The system operates on a 13 percent gradient track, rising 170 meters in elevation while maintaining service even during power outages through dynamic repulsion batteries.
Location: Naples
Architects: Pier Luigi Nervi
Official opening: 1928
Website: https://anm.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=81&Itemid=383
GPS coordinates: 40.84222,14.23333
Latest update: May 11, 2025 02:05
Certosa di San Martino
670 m
Castel Sant'Elmo
528 m
Villa Floridiana
418 m
Museo Nazionale di San Martino
628 m
Château Aselmeyer
390 m
La Santarella
264 m
Villa Lucia
426 m
Villa Carafa of Belvedere
613 m
Palazzo d'Avalos del Vasto
710 m
Museo PAN
677 m
Museo Nazionale della Ceramica Duca di Martina
418 m
San Gennaro ad Antignano
661 m
Villa Maria
474 m
Museo Napoli Novecento
509 m
Palazzo Avena
46 m
Santa Teresa a Chiaia, Naples
622 m
Chiesa dell'Ascensione a Chiaia (Chiaia, Naples, Italy)
675 m
Santa Maria Apparente
499 m
Palazzo Carafa di Roccella
663 m
Palazzo Scarpetta
650 m
San Gennaro al Vomero, Naples
347 m
Palazzina Russo Ermolli
296 m
Palazzina Paradisiello
447 m
Palazzo Cottrau
584 m
Villino Elena e Maria
601 m
Chiesa del Cenacolo
693 m
Complesso di Santa Maria di Betlemme
662 m
Villa Loreley
83 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes