Montevergine funicular

The funicular Monte Vergine was opened on 23 June 1956 and connects the city Mercogliano with the monastery of Monte Vergine.

History

The idea of ​​a funicular from Mercogliano to the mountain Monte Vergine came by the then abbot William De Cesare on in 1882. However, it took until commissioning with many interruptions during the construction of the railway until 23 June 1956. Between 1973 and 1981 the railway was closed for extensive repair work.

Specifications

The track is 1669 meters long and covers a difference in altitude of 734 meters. The rope has a diameter of 40 mm. The journey takes about 7 minutes at an average speed of 14 km / h Two vehicles, each with a capacity of 85 people ride the single track line with a slope of 43-64 °. Trains run every 45 minutes on average.