Ascensor Barón, Funicular railway at Cerro Barón, Valparaíso, Chile
The Ascensor Barón operates between street level and hillside stations, connecting residential zones through a steep inclined railway system in Valparaíso.
Built in 1906, this funicular introduced electric motor technology from Germany, marking a significant advancement in Valparaíso's transportation infrastructure.
The funicular system represents the engineering solutions developed during Valparaíso's urban expansion, when the city needed efficient connections between port and hills.
The funicular system extends across 517 square meters of sloping surface, with an 80-square-meter base station and a 146-square-meter upper terminal.
This funicular forms part of Valparaíso's integrated transport network, which includes multiple ascensores that serve both residential mobility and heritage preservation purposes.
Location: Valparaíso
Part of: list of national monuments of the Region of Valparaíso
GPS coordinates: -33.04295,-71.60411
Latest update: March 16, 2025 05:51
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