Funivia di San Luca, Aerial tramway in Bologna, Italy.
The Funivia di San Luca spans 1328 meters across Bologna, connecting the city center to the Sanctuary of Madonna di San Luca with an elevation gain of 220 meters.
Operating from 1931 to 1976, the aerial tramway succeeded a brief funicular system from 1888, serving as a vital transportation link between Bologna and its hilltop sanctuary.
The tramway station remains near the Sanctuary of Madonna di San Luca, where centuries-old porticoes guide pilgrims and visitors along their uphill journey.
The lower station has been transformed into residential units, while plans are underway to construct a new aerial tramway system integrated with Bologna's expanding public transport network.
Each cable car transported 20 passengers at speeds reaching 4.5 meters per second, providing views of Bologna's architectural landscape during the ascent.
Location: Bologna
GPS coordinates: 44.47954,11.29546
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:59
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Monument to Enea Cocchi
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Biblioteca comunale Cesare Pavese di Casalecchio di Reno
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