Montenero Funicular, Funicular railway in Montenero district, Livorno, Italy.
The funicular railway spans 656 meters with three curves, connecting Piazza delle Carrozze at 80 meters to Piazza del Santuario at 190 meters elevation.
Inaugurated on August 19, 1908, this funicular established itself as the first electrically operated transportation system of its kind in Italy.
The funicular provides access to the 14th-century Sanctuary of Montenero, which draws numerous religious visitors throughout the year.
Operating with solar power from a nearby plant, the funicular transports approximately 250,000 passengers annually between the two stations.
The single-rail track system includes a 20-meter central section where two carriages can pass each other during their journey.
Location: Livorno
Official opening: August 19, 1908
GPS coordinates: 43.49312,10.34903
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:13
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