Montecatini funicular, Funicular railway in Montecatini Terme, Italy.
The red carriages of Montecatini Funicular travel along a 1077-meter track connecting Montecatini Terme with the medieval village of Montecatini Alto.
Dating back to 1898, the funicular system opened with Giuseppe Verdi attending the ceremony, and resumed operations in 1949 after sustaining damage during World War II.
The two cable-operated carriages, named Gigio and Gigia, feature traditional wooden benches and exterior balconies that maintain the original design elements.
The funicular journey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete, with regular departures throughout the day connecting passengers between the thermal town and hilltop village.
Two trains pass each other at the midpoint of their journey, allowing passengers to experience a special crossing moment while ascending or descending the track.
Location: Montecatini Terme
Address: Viale Armando Diaz, 22
Website: https://funicolare-montecatini.it
GPS coordinates: 43.89267,10.78363
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:54
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