The Ljubljana Castle Funicular is a

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, the capital of Slovenia. It goes from

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near the

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to the

Ljubljana Castle Ljubljana Castle ( sl, Ljubljanski grad, german: Laibacher Schloss) is a castle complex standing on Castle Hill above downtown Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It is a key landmark of the town. Originally a medieval fortress, it was probably co ...

. The idea of having a funicular going to the castle dates back to 1897, when then mayor

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wrote to the

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authorities asking for a lift that would go up to the castle. It was realised on 28 December 2006. The funicular is popular among tourists. It runs between the hours of 10:00 and 21:00 in wintertime, and the hours of 10:00 and 22:00 in summertime, and the full trip lasts 60 seconds.

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File:Ljubljana2 065.JPG, Bottom station and funicular track from Krek Square File:Vzpenjača Lj grad1.jpg, A cable car to Ljubljana Castle

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