Ljubljana Castle funicular, Funicular railway near Central Market, Slovenia
The Ljubljana Castle funicular connects Krek Square to the hilltop castle through a 70-meter vertical ascent in a modern passenger cabin.
The initial concept for a castle transportation system emerged in 1897 when Mayor Ivan Hribar presented the proposal to Austro-Hungarian authorities.
During the funicular construction, workers uncovered sections of medieval defensive walls and moat, which remain visible along the track route.
The funicular operates daily from 10:00, carrying 28 passengers per trip, with extended hours during summer months until 22:00.
The transport system received the Gold Medal for industrial design at the 21st Ljubljana Biennial in 2008 for its technical implementation.
Location: Ljubljana
Official opening: 2006
Website: https://ljubljanskigrad.si/sl/nacrtovanje-obiska/vzpenjaca
GPS coordinates: 46.05012,14.50972
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:04
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