Ascensor Villaseca, Historical funicular in Valparaíso, Chile
The Ascensor Villaseca extends 155 meters in length and rises 59 meters with a slope of 22.4 degrees through the hills of Valparaíso.
Built in 1913, this funicular railway system received its first installation permit request in 1907 and gained national monument status in 1998 through Exempt Decree 866.
The funicular connects the southern port sector with Cerro Playa Ancha, representing the engineering solutions developed for Valparaíso's steep terrain transportation needs.
The funicular system can transport 50 passengers between Antonio Varas Street at the lower station and Pedro León Gallo Street at the upper station.
The upper station exhibits traditional Valparaíso architecture, while the tracks are secured with crossties except where they elevate over Taqueadero Street.
Location: Valparaíso
Inception: 1913
Part of: list of national monuments of the Region of Valparaíso
GPS coordinates: -33.03076,-71.63067
Latest update: March 10, 2025 21:29
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