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above sea-level, strongly fortified by the Venetians, and the new town (Citta Bassa) below, the two being connected by a funicular railway.

Among these are many funicular cog-wheel lines, climbing up to considerable heights, so up to Marren (5368 ft.), over the Wengern Alp (6772 ft.), up to the Schynige Platte (6463 ft.), and many others still in the state of projects.

Two miles north-west of the town lies the Neroberg (800 ft.), whence a fine view of the surrounding country is obtained, and which is reached by a funicular railway from Beausite, and 6 m.

A funicular railway connects the upper town with the central railway station and with Ouchy, the port of Lausanne on the lake of Geneva.

The river is here crossed by two iron bridges, and one stone and one timber bridge, and the upper and lower towns are connected by a funicular railway.

funicular from the lower town.

A funicular railway runs from the Korn-Markt up to the level of the castle and thence to the Molkenkur (700 ft.

Above Locarno is the romantically situated sanctuary of the Madonna del Sasso (now rendered easily accessible by a funicular railway) that commands a glorious view over the lake and the surrounding country.

A climate station is established on the hill of Brunate (2350 ft.) above the town to the E., reached by a funicular railway.

above the plain, commanding splendid views, and is approached on the east by a funicular railway from the station.

Synonyms:

funicular railway, railway system, cable car, car, cable railway, railroad line, railway, railroad, railway line,