Funicular dos Guindais, Funicular railway in Ribeira district, Porto, Portugal
The railway runs along a steep slope parallel to medieval city walls, covering the elevation difference between the riverside promenade and the plateau with two cabins operating on counterbalanced tracks.
Following its inauguration in 1891, the original installation operated until closure due to an accident. Three years of intensive renovation work led to the reopening of the modernized system in 1994.
For over a century, this railway has linked two neighborhoods with distinct social and commercial functions, facilitating daily movement between the historic waterfront quarter and the business center in upper Porto.
The journey takes approximately two minutes and connects both stations without intermediate stops. Tickets can be purchased from automated machines at either terminal, with a single ride costing 3.50 euros. The railway operates daily between 8 AM and 8 PM.
The modern glass windowed cabins offer views of the Dom Luis I Bridge and Douro River during the 920 foot (280 meter) journey. Each cabin can transport up to 20 passengers and features seating along the side walls.
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