Eyüp Gondola, Aerial tramway in Merkez Mahallesi, Turkey.
The Eyüp Gondola connects the Golden Horn waterfront to Piyerloti Hill through a 420-meter cable system with enclosed cabins for eight passengers.
The transport system, launched in 2005, provides access to Pierre Loti Cafe, named after the French novelist who spent time writing in Istanbul.
The aerial lift brings visitors to a hilltop location that displays Ottoman architecture, traditional cafes, and views across the religious district of Eyüp.
Operating daily from 8:00 AM until late evening, the gondola system accepts Istanbulkart payment cards and completes each journey in under three minutes.
The Italian-engineered cable cars travel at four meters per second using a mono-cable fixed grip system with automatic safety features for wind conditions.
Location: Merkez Mahallesi
GPS coordinates: 41.05343,28.93331
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:23
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