Vladivostok Funicular, Funicular railway in downtown Vladivostok, Russia.
The Vladivostok Funicular stretches 183 meters along Eagle's Nest Hill, carrying passengers between two stations in red and blue cars that hold 40 people each.
Built during the Soviet era and inaugurated in 1962, this transportation system emerged from Nikita Khrushchev's vision to make Vladivostok resemble San Francisco's urban layout.
This funicular railway stands as one of two operating systems in Russia, connecting the city center with educational institutions including Far Eastern Federal University.
The funicular operates daily from 7 AM to 8 PM, providing a two-minute journey that covers a vertical distance of 70 meters for residents and visitors.
Passengers at the upper station access an underground passage to reach a viewing platform overlooking the Golden Horn Bay and city panorama.
Location: Leninsky City District, Vladivostok
Inception: 1962
Official opening: 1962
Length: 183 m
GPS coordinates: 43.11661,131.90054
Latest update: May 31, 2025 13:13
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