Bergamo Funicular railway Upper Town - Lower Town, Funicular railway in Bergamo, Italy
The railway connects two distinct areas of Bergamo, linking the high medieval district to the modern financial center at the bottom of the hill.
The funicular started operations in 1887 with steam engines, transporting passengers between the commercial district and the former shoemakers guild headquarters.
The upper station at Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe marks a historical location where shoe merchants conducted their trade during the 15th century.
The funicular covers 240 meters of track in 2 minutes, climbing 85 meters in elevation with connections to local bus and tram services.
The railway features asymmetrical tracks, with the right track extending 240 meters while the left track measures 234 meters in length.
Location: Bergamo
GPS coordinates: 45.70157,9.66535
Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:44
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