The funiculars of GenovaLiguria, Italy |
Text and photos by Michel AZEMA ... September 1996
Genova/Presentation
| Genova/Righi | Genova/Sant'Anna
| Granarolo 1 | 2 | 3
| 4 | 5 | Menu
The entrance of the Funicolare Sant’Anna is located on the Piazza Portello just between
the two automobile tunnels (galeria Garibaldi / Bixio). This small funicular is automatic |
Piazza Portello station. |
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Lower station | Piazza Portello (20 m) |
Upper station | Corso Magenta (74 m) |
Diff. of levels | 54,18 m |
Length | 357 m |
Gradient (medium) | 15,33 % |
Gradient (maxi) | 17 % |
Speed | 4 m/s |
Passengers per Cabin | 30 |
Year built | 1901 |
Year re-built | 1980 |
Manufacturer | AGUDIO-POMA |
Diameter of tractor cable | 18 mm |
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Copyright © 1996 by Michel Azéma, Paris (France) E-Mail: contact