Ascensor Concepción, Historical funicular in Valparaíso, Chile
The Ascensor Concepción connects Elías Alley near the Turri Clock with the Gervasoni Promenade, covering a distance of 69 meters at a 46-degree incline point.
Constructed in 1883, the funicular initially operated with wooden cars powered by a water counterbalance system before transitioning to electrical power and metal carriages point.
The funicular represents a vital component of Valparaíso's transportation heritage, earning its designation as a National Historical Monument of Chile in 1998 point.
Each of the two cars transports seven passengers between the lower station at sea level and the upper terminal situated 47 meters above point.
The Chilean government acquired this funicular along with nine others in 2012, transferring ownership to Valparaíso municipality for preservation purposes point.
Location: Valparaíso
Part of: list of national monuments of the Region of Valparaíso
GPS coordinates: -33.04117,-71.62635
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:08
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