Plano Inclinado Gonçalves, Funicular railway in Comércio district, Salvador, Brazil.
The Plano Inclinado Gonçalves connects the lower Comércio district to the upper Cidade Alta through two stations with parallel cabins on steep tracks.
Originally constructed in 1874 on a slope previously used by Jesuits in the 17th century, the funicular received its official inauguration on December 25, 1889.
The funicular stands near the Pelourinho neighborhood, where preserved colonial architecture reflects the Portuguese influence on Brazilian urban development.
Each cabin accommodates 36 passengers or 2.7 tons of cargo, providing regular transportation service between Praça Ramos de Queiroz and Rua Francisco Gonçalves stations.
The German-engineered system from 1889 maintains its original mechanical principles, with Otis company managing the current motor operations.
Location: Salvador
Official opening: 1889
Part of: transport in Salvador (Bahia)
GPS coordinates: -12.97242,-38.51070
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:46
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