Ljubljana Castle funicular
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| Locale | Ljubljana, Slovenia |
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| Dates of operation | 2006–present |
| Length | 70 metres (230 ft) |
| Website | ljubljanskigrad.si |
The Ljubljana Castle Funicular is a funicular railway in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It goes from Krek Square near the Ljubljana Central Market to the Ljubljana Castle. The idea of having a funicular going to the castle dates back to 1897, when then mayor Ivan Hribar wrote to the Austro-Hungarian authorities asking for a lift that would go up to the castle. It was realised on 28 December 2006.[1] The funicular is popular among tourists. It runs between the hours of 10:00 and 21:00 in wintertime, and the hours of 10:00 and 22:00 in summertime, and the full trip lasts 60 seconds.[2]
Gallery
Bottom station and funicular track from Krek Square
See also
References
- ↑ "5 Years of the Funicular Railway to the Castle". City Municipality of Ljubljana. 28 December 2011.
- ↑ "Funicular Railway". Ljubljana Castle. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
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