Petřín funicular (Prague, the Czech Republic)
It is the oldest funicular in the world. Opened in 1891, the transport line was initially operated thanks to water balance propulsion, and in 1932 it was electrified. Today, two funicular cabs rise to a height of 130 meters in just 4 minutes, and the length of the road is 510 meters. The route of the cable car passes along the slope of Petrin Hill, at the very top of which the so-called "Hungry Wall" is located.
Central funicular (Naples, Italy)
Because of the constant road traffics and a chaotic landscape, most residents of the country's third-largest city prefer to travel on the Central Funicular which connects the four most important stations. It is one of the largest (1,219 meters) and the busiest railways in the world.
Montmartre (Paris, France)
This is perhaps one of the most recognizable funiculars in the world which carries about 2 million passengers a year. It is a sloping elevator of two cabins, each of which can hold up to 60 people. With the help of the cable car, you can reach the highest point of Paris, Montmartre. The length of the route is only 108 meters, and the journey takes no more than 2 minutes.
Niesenbahn (Spiez, Switzerland)
This funicular is remarkable primarily because of the fact that next to it the longest ladder in the world, consisting of 11,767 steps, is built. The upper point of this structure, as well as the final stop of the funicular, is located at an altitude of 2,362 meters above sea level, from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the Alps, Brienz and Tun Lakes.
Peak Tram (Hong Kong, PRC)
This funicular is a kind of attraction for tourists. It overcomes the distance of 1,365 meters, and the rise is almost 370 meters. It connects the central area of the city with the peak of Victoria. The upper station of the Peak Tram is equipped with a viewing platform from which Hong Kong skyscrapers are visible. For all time existence, the funicular transported many celebrities, including American President Richard Nixon, as well as Hollywood and local movie stars.
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