Gediminas Hill Lift ( lt, Keltuvas į Gedimino kalną) — an

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in up the slope of the

Gediminas Hill Castle Hill ( lt, Pilies kalnas) or Gediminas' Hill ( lt, Gedimino kalnas) is a hill in Vilnius, Lithuania at the confluence of Neris and Vilnia rivers on the left side of the Vilnia. It is best known as the location of the Gediminas' Tower, a s ...

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. Opened in 2003, it is used by visitors to reach the Upper Castle and

Gediminas Tower Gediminas' Tower ( lt, Gedimino pilies bokštas) is the remaining part of the Upper Castle in Vilnius, Lithuania. The first wooden fortifications were built by Gediminas, Grand Duke of Lithuania. The first brick castle was completed in 1409 ...

Description

The lift was built by ABS Transportbahnen ( Doppelmayr Garaventa Group). The system is operated by Vilniaus pilių direkcija. The main characteristics: * Length: * Difference in level: 39 m * Inclination: 37° * Track gauge: 1,200 mm * Travel speed: 2 m/s * Cabin capacity: 16 passengers The lift is powered by electricity. The time of ride is 1 minute.

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