- Source: Gediminas Hill Lift
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
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Gediminas Hill Lift
- Gediminas' Tower
- Castle Hill (Vilnius)
- List of inclined elevators
- History of Vilnius
- List of funicular railways
- Vilnius Castle Complex
- Vilnius
- Stanislovas Kuzma
- Jagiellonian dynasty
