Certaldo funicular, Electric funicular railway in Certaldo, Italy
The Certaldo Funicular connects the lower town district to the upper medieval section through a 130-meter track with a 48-meter elevation difference.
The funicular system, inaugurated on July 1, 1999, replaced previous methods of accessing Certaldo Alto, making the medieval district more accessible to visitors.
The railway provides access to Certaldo Alto's medieval architecture, including Palazzo Pretorio and the churches that showcase Tuscan artistic heritage.
Operating every 15 minutes from 7:30 AM, the funicular carries 30 passengers per trip and completes each journey in approximately one minute.
The funicular track reaches a maximum incline of 49 percent, operating with a single car system on an electrified rail line.
Location: Certaldo
Inception: 1999
GPS coordinates: 43.54853,11.04209
Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:13
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