Funicular Paradiso-Pazzallo in Lugano
70-person Funicular Paradiso-Pazzallo
AI Abstract
The Paradiso-Pazzallo cable car, a 70-person Funicular model located in Lugano (Ticino), was built in 1890 and connected the valley station at 282 m with the mountain station at 494 m above sea level. The length was 814 meters, and the elevation difference was 212 meters. The system was designed by the manufacturer Von Roll and was decommissioned in 2001 and replaced by a successor.
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| Location | Lugano |
| Name | Paradiso-Pazzallo |
| Type | 70-SPB (FPMF-W70) |
| Operating Time | 1890 - 2001 |
| Manufacturer | Von Roll |
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- Country: Switzerland
- Canton / State: Ticino
- Location: Lugano
- Name: Paradiso-Pazzallo
- Type: 70-SPB
- Operating Time: 1890-2001
- Year of construction: 1890
- Manufacturer: Von Roll
- Status: Dismantled with replacement
- Bottom station altitude: 282 m
- Difference in altitude: 212 m
- Length: 814 m
- Capacity: 350 P/h
- Speed: 2,5 m/s
- Number of towers: 0
- Number of carriers: 1
- Drive terminal: Top station
- Transportation uphill: Yes
- Transportation downhill: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the ropeway Paradiso-Pazzallo?
The Paradiso-Pazzallo ropeway is a 70-person Funicular in Lugano and connects the valley station at 282 m to the mountain station at 494 m.
What is the hourly passenger capacity of the Paradiso-Pazzallo ropeway?
The maximum capacity of the Paradiso-Pazzallo ropeway is 350 people per hour.
When was the Paradiso-Pazzallo ropeway constructed?
The Paradiso-Pazzallo ropeway was constructed in 1890.
Where is the Paradiso-Pazzallo ropeway located?
The Paradiso-Pazzallo ropeway is operating in Lugano (Switzerland).
How long is the Paradiso-Pazzallo ropeway?
The diagonal length of the Paradiso-Pazzallo ropeway is 814 meters.
What is the elevation gain of the Paradiso-Pazzallo ropeway?
The Paradiso-Pazzallo ropeway covers an elevation gain of 212 meters.
Who is the manufacturer of the Paradiso-Pazzallo ropeway?
The Paradiso-Pazzallo ropeway was constructed by the company Von Roll.
Technical data
| Bottom station altitude | 282 | m |
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| Top station altitude | 494 | m |
| Difference in altitude | 212 | m |
| Length | 814 | m |
| Capacity | 350 | P/h |
| Travel time | ||
| Speed | 2,5 | m/s |
| Number of towers | 0 | |
| Number of carriers | 1 | |
| Drive terminal | Top station | |
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| Transportation uphill | Yes | |
| Transportation downhill | Yes | |
| Remarks | None | |
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Location of the installation
Coordinates (decimal): Bottom station 45.99043 N / 8.94533 E, Top station 45.98327 N / 8.94598 E
Location of the installation: Google Maps • Swisstopo • Swisstopo (historisch)
Map legend: 
Ropeway in operation 
Ropeway out of operation 
Ropeway dismantled
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