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Gediminas Hill Lift
Overview
StatusIn service
LocaleVilnius
Stations2
Websitehttp://www.lnm.lt/darbo-laikas/
Service
TypeInclined elevator
Services1
Operator(s)Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato direkcija
Rolling stock1 ABS Transportbahnen (Doppelmayr Garaventa Group)
History
Opened2003
Technical
Line length65 m (213 ft)
Number of tracks1
Character1
Track gauge1,200 mm (3 ft 11+1⁄4 in)
Operating speed2 m/s (4.5 mph)

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

  1. "Darbo laikas". Lietuvos nacionalinis muziejus.
  2. "Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato tvarkymo planas (planavimo schema)" (PDF). Vilniaus pilių valstybinio kultūrinio rezervato direkcija. Retrieved 2019-02-19.
  3. ^ "Gediminas Castle Vilnius / Lithuania". ABS Transportbahnen Ges.m.b.H. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  4. "Information". ABS Transportbahnen Ges.m.b.H. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
  5. ^ "Gediminas Castle Museum". www.funiculars.net. Retrieved 2019-02-18.

54°41′14″N 25°17′27″E / 54.68722°N 25.29083°E / 54.68722; 25.29083

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