Baku Funicular, Baku
The Baku Funicular is a funicular that connects Neftchilar Avenue to Martyrs' Lane. It has a 1,493-foot track with two coaches. The funicular transports about 2000 people per day. This is the only funicular in Azerbaijan.
The funicular was built under orders by Baku mayor Alish Lambaranski. Work on the funicular was completed in 1960 but required regular repairs. The funicular finally shut down in the 1980s due to lack of maintenance.
Repairs took place in 2001, which allowed the funicular to reopen. Yet another complete overhaul of the system occurred in 2012. It has been in continuous working order since the last redesign.
Riding the funicular gives tourists excellent views of the city. They can admire Baku Boulevard, the Flame Towers and the Caspian Sea from the comfort of the retro coach. The funicular runs daily from 10 AM to 10 PM with only a 10-minute wait between coaches.
The funicular was built under orders by Baku mayor Alish Lambaranski. Work on the funicular was completed in 1960 but required regular repairs. The funicular finally shut down in the 1980s due to lack of maintenance.
Repairs took place in 2001, which allowed the funicular to reopen. Yet another complete overhaul of the system occurred in 2012. It has been in continuous working order since the last redesign.
Riding the funicular gives tourists excellent views of the city. They can admire Baku Boulevard, the Flame Towers and the Caspian Sea from the comfort of the retro coach. The funicular runs daily from 10 AM to 10 PM with only a 10-minute wait between coaches.
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Baku Funicular on Map
Sight Name: Baku Funicular
Sight Location: Baku, Azerbaijan (See walking tours in Baku)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Baku, Azerbaijan (See walking tours in Baku)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Baku, Azerbaijan
Create Your Own Walk in Baku
Creating your own self-guided walk in Baku is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Baku Introduction Walking Tour
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
A city existed on the site of Baku since at least the 5th century ADE. The city at that time was called Bagavan. The first record of its modern name appeared in 938 when it was called Bakuh. The city was a domain of the Arab Caliphate, followed... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.1 Km or 2.5 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles