Funicular, Kiev

Kiev funicular is an indispensable means of transport for many people of Kiev. Every day it serves up to 15 million passengers. For visitors the lift is of particular interest, because such an old attraction can not be overlooked.

History of the Kiev funicular

Funicular system in the Upper Town Podil in Kiev was built in the period of the Russian Empire. Until the early 20th century to the Upper Town could only be reached by wooden stairs, so during the development of urban transport issue of the construction of the lift was one of the first. So, in 1905, St. Michael electric rope lift went into operation. By the way, all the equipment and rolling stock are made ​​to order in Switzerland.

According to the original length of the lift project it was to be 250 meters. In order not to demolish the lower private house, the length of the cable car is still limited to 200 meters. Only in the Soviet era it was brought to life the first draft. In 1928, during a crash cars were damaged, none of the passengers, fortunately, was not injured. New cars housed 70 passengers and travels at a speed of two meters per second.

In the same period it was built the current bottom station , which is located near the metro station "Postal Square" and Riverport . In 1980 the funicular was reconstructed.

How to get to Kiev funicular

Driving directions to Kiev funicular can be on the subway. Get off at "Postal Square".