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Funicolar Railway
Via Armando Diaz, 22, 51016 Montecatini Terme, PT, Italia
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Description
An original way to reach the upper village is definitely by the historic funicular railway, inaugurated in 1898 and consisting of two carriages, Gigio and Gigia, which meet halfway throught the route
The idea of building a cable system between Montecatini Alto and Montecatini Terme, then respectively called "Castello" and "Bagni di Montecatini", was proposed at the end of the 19th century by the Genoese engineer Alessandro Ferretti and financed by Ing. Carlo Barbano and Cav. Giacomo Giovannetti, to whom the square above the upper station of the funicular is dedicated.
History
The inauguration took place on June 4 1898 in the presence of distinguished guests including Giuseppe Verdi. In the first years of operation, the two red trains were powered by the large steam boiler located at the upper station, until 1921, when the traction method was entrusted to a powerful electric motor. The funicular service has experienced some interruptions over time: on September 2, 1944, a war episode caused extensive destruction and made it unusable until 1949; in 1977, due to the need for technical adaptation work, the Funicular Railway was closed and reopened on August 3, 1982, thanks to the contribution of the Tuscany Region, which also allowed the restoration of the carriages that maintain the same structure consisting of three compartments with wooden benches and two external balconies.
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Modalità di accesso
PRICES
One Way €4.00 / Round Trip €7.50
Children from 6 to 10 years One Way € 2.00 / Children from 6 to 10 years Round Trip € 4.00
Round Trip Group € 6.00
NB: The discount will be applied to groups that have booked in advance, composed of at least 20 people with a guide or group leader who pays for everyone.
In case of heavy rain, thunderstorm and adverse weather conditions, the service schedule may undergo changes or cancellations. // We also remind you that in case of an influx exceeding the capacity of the Funicular, extraordinary runs may be carried out.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The maximum capacity is 40 people. The route is 1077 meters long and the maximum slope is about 38.50%, while the average slope is 20%. Gigio and Gigia take 8 minutes and 30 seconds to complete the journey, proceeding at a speed of about 2.36 meters per second and 8.5 km/h. The total empty weight of the two Funiculars is respectively 4,800 kg and 4,950 kg.
TICKET OFFICE
It is possible to buy the ticket only at the time of boarding, at the ticket offices of the funicular stations. You can pay by cash, credit card or debit card. I recommend not losing it because it will also be needed for the return journey. In case the ticket office at the lower station is closed, you can still board the funicular and pay the ticket upon arrival at the upper station.
PET FRIENDLY
Four-legged animals are welcome, as long as they are kept on a leash. If the dog is medium or large in size, it is mandatory to wear a muzzle.
Access to Terme Tamerici is free and open to everyone.
The structure is easily accessible and can be reached from Via delle Tamerici n.69 where the visitor entrance is located.
From April 1, with the entry into force of Decree Law no. 24 of 03/24/22, possession of the "Green Pass" (so-called "Green Pass") is no longer required for access to public places;
Currently, the use of masks is not mandatory.
Ulteriori informazioni
Funicolare Railway Station in Montecatini Terme:
Via Armando Diaz, 22, 51016 Montecatini Terme PT
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Funicolare Railway Station in Montecatini Alto:
Via Vittorio Veneto, 51010 Montecatini Alto PT
Suitable for: Young people and adults Elderly people Families and kids
Access conditions: Visitable
Contacts
Public timetable
The funicolar railway is open!
The opening hours are as follows:
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
2:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Departures every 30 minutes
Departures every 30 minutes
