Gediminas Hill Funicular Railway
Gediminas Hill Lift (Lithuanian: Keltuvas į Gedimino kalną) is an inclined lift in up the slope of the Gediminas Hill, Vilnius, Lithuania. Opened in 2003, it is used by visitors to reach the Upper Castle and Gediminas Tower.
Description
The lift was built by ABS Transportbahnen (Doppelmayr Garaventa Group). The system is operated by Vilniaus pilių direkcija.
The main characteristics of the lift are as follows:
- Length: 65 metres (213 ft)
- Difference in level: 39 m (128 ft)
- Inclination: 37°
- Track gauge: 1,200 mm (47.2 ft)
- Travel speed: 2 m/s (6.56 ft/s)
- Cabin capacity: 16 passengers
The lift is powered by electricity. The time of one ride is 1 minute.
References
- ^ "Darbo laikas". Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus.
- ^ "Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato tvarkymo planas (planavimo schema)" (PDF). Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato direkcija. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
- ^ "Gediminas Castle Vilnius / Lithuania". ABS Transportbahnen Ges.m.b.H. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
- ^ "Information". ABS Transportbahnen Ges.m.b.H. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
- ^ "Gediminas Castle Museum". www.funiculars.net. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
54°41′14″N 25°17′27″E / 54.68722°N 25.29083°E
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