Aleksotas Funicular Railway, Kaunas

Name: Aleksotas Funicular Railway
Address: Kaunas, Lithuania

#79 among attractions in Kaunas

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Aleksotas Funicular is a funicular railway located in Aleksotas elderate of Kaunas, Lithuania. The funicular constructed on the right bank of the Nemunas River was officially opened on 6 December 1935. The track of the Aleksotas funicular remained unchanged. The track has a separation in the centre of the track for carriages to pass. Special automatic brakes were installed in carriages not to let them run down in case of cable damage. The length of funicular is 142 metres, gradient - 29.5 degrees. Authentic traction equipment, including the genuine pre-war wagons, wooden seats, and stop platforms of the funicular are still used. ()

Local name: Aleksoto funikulierius Opened: 1935 (90 years ago)Coordinates: 54°53'28"N, 23°53'13"E

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Aleksotas Funicular Railway – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kaunas Cathedral Basilica, Kaunas Maironis University Gymnasium, Vytautas' the Great Church, Church of the Blessed Sacrament.

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Historic church with ornate decor
Kaunas Cathedral Basilica, Kaunas
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Palace
Kaunas Maironis University Gymnasium, Kaunas
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~1420 ftN
Gothic architecture, Church
Vytautas' the Great Church, Kaunas
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Church, Baroque architecture
Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Kaunas
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Historical exhibits and a sculpture garden
Historical Presidential Palace, Kaunas
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Gothic defensive castle with art and tours
Kaunas Castle, Kaunas
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Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Povilas Stulga Museum of Lithuanian Folk Instruments, Kaunas
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Lithuanian medicine and pharmacy exhibits
Museum of the History of Lithuanian Medicine and Pharmacy, Kaunas
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Forts and castles
Kaunas Fortress, Kaunas
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15th-century Gothic merchant's residence
House of Perkūnas, Kaunas
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Church
Lutheran Holly Trinity Church, Kaunas
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Which popular attractions are close to Aleksotas Funicular Railway?

Nearby attractions include Funicular Railways, Kaunas (1 min walk), Vytautas the Great Bridge, Kaunas (5 min walk), Vytautas' the Great Church, Kaunas (7 min walk), Lutheran Holly Trinity Church, Kaunas (8 min walk).

How to get to Aleksotas Funicular Railway by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aleksotas Funicular Railway:

Bus

Vytauto Didžiojo tiltas • Lines: 42, 6, 6A (3 min walk)
Karaliaus Mindaugo pr. • Lines: 42, 6, 6A (8 min walk)

Trolleybus

Vilniaus g. • Lines: 1, 14, 15, 2, 5, 7 (15 min walk)
Kauno pilis • Lines: 10, 10A, 11, 2, 5, 7 (18 min walk)