Lycabettus Funicular, Funicular railway in Kolonaki, Greece
The Lycabettus Funicular operates within a tunnel connecting Aristippou Street to the summit of Mount Lycabettus through a 210-meter track system.
The Greek Tourist Organisation constructed this transportation system in the early 1960s, with official operations beginning on April 18, 1965.
The funicular provides access to the Chapel of St. George at the summit, where visitors can experience Greek Orthodox religious traditions.
Each of the two cars accommodates 34 passengers and completes the journey in three minutes, operating from 9:00 AM until 1:30 AM daily.
The entire funicular track runs through a tunnel at a 28-degree incline, reaching the highest central point in Athens at 277 meters.
Location: Athens Municipality
Official opening: April 18, 1965
Length: 210 m
GPS coordinates: 37.98040,23.74400
Latest update: March 6, 2025 01:47
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