Ljubljana Funicular Gets Up and Running

Ljubljana, 28 December - The EUR 7.2m Ljubljana funicular, a project dating to 2001, began its official operation on Thursday. Some 200 spectators watched the first ascent of the cabin up the Ljubljana castle hill in what the investors believe will facilitate access to the castle.

Ljubljana, Castle Hill The first passengers on the Ljubljana funicular. Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Ljubljana, Castle Hill
The first passengers on the Ljubljana funicular.
Photo: Domen Grögl/STA

Ljubljana, Castle Hill The first passengers on the Ljubljana funicular. Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana, Castle Hill
The first passengers on the Ljubljana funicular.
Photo: Domen Groegl/STA

Ljubljana, Castle Hill The Ljubljana funicular. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Castle Hill
The Ljubljana funicular.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Castle Hill The Ljubljana funicular. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Castle Hill
The Ljubljana funicular.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Castle Hill The Ljubljana funicular. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Castle Hill
The Ljubljana funicular.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Castle Hill The Ljubljana funicular. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Castle Hill
The Ljubljana funicular.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Castle Hill The Ljubljana funicular. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana, Castle Hill
The Ljubljana funicular.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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