During my trip to Kyiv, I stumbled upon the Kyiv Funicular, located near my accommodation. It turned out to be a fascinating attraction worth visiting.
In this article, I aim to provide you with essential information to prepare for your visit to the Kyiv Funicular.
The Kyiv Funicular is a must-visit attraction on your next trip to the city, offering breathtaking views of the urban landscape
What is Funicular?
Is a type of transport that goes on railways like a train but instead of going into plains, it goes on inclined slopes.
The funicular railways employ a pair of passenger vehicles which are pulled on a sloped by the same cable which loops over a pulley wheel at the upper end of a track.
The first time that the funicular was operating was in the 1860s. And the first line was opened in Lyon in the year of 1862.
Since then, the funicular has become practical in inclined areas in countries like France, Chile, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Brazil, Canada, Ukraine, Colombia, Mexico, and others.
Since then, the funicular has become practical in inclined areas in countries like France, Chile, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Brazil, Canada, Ukraine, Colombia, Mexico, and others.
Kyiv Funicular History
The funicular might not be as well-known as other forms of transportation, such as the metro, buses, or monorails, but it holds its own charm in Kyiv's public transit system.
Kyiv's Funicular, a historical gem, was constructed in 1905 and opened its doors to the public on May 20th of the same year. The project cost around 230,000 rubles. The station's charming vestibules were originally designed by N. Piatnitsky, and the railway structure was the work of N. Barishnikov.
The funicular was renovated in 1928, 1958 and 1984, The last time that it was renovated was in 2005 but it was closed for a year due to the renovation process.
It's slow but a classic in the city and offers beautiful views of the city.
Price and Operation Hours of the Kyiv Funicular
The price for the ride of the Funicular is 4 UAH which is no more than $0.25 or 0.12€ but only for one ride.
The Operations Hours are Monday to Friday from 7 am to 10 pm and Weekends from 8 am to 11 pm. The
The total length of the Funicular is 238 meters and the cable cars are operated by an electric motor. And you get from one point to another in around 3 minutes.
Location of the Funicular of Kyiv (Kiev)
The Funicular of Kyiv has only two stations the first one is on Poshtova Ploshcha and goes up to Verkhnia Stantsiia close to the St. Michael's Golden-Dome Monastery.
Kyiv's Funicular Infographics for share
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