Ljubljana Castle funicular

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]

Ljubljana Castle funicular
Overview
LocaleLjubljana, Slovenia
Dates of operation2006–present
Technical
Length70 metres (230 ft)
Other
Websiteljubljanskigrad.si
  • Bottom station and funicular track from Krek Square
    Bottom station and funicular track from Krek Square
  • A cable car to Ljubljana Castle
    A cable car to Ljubljana Castle

See also

References
  1. "5 Years of the Funicular Railway to the Castle". City Municipality of Ljubljana. 28 December 2011. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012.
  2. "Funicular Railway". Ljubljana Castle. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
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