Saturday 27 February 2010

Funicular Railways


Above the business centre along the edge of the water rises a series of hills ('cerros') that offer superb views over the bay. The lower and upper cities are connected by steep, winding roads, flights of steps and 15 of these funicular railways ('ascensores') dating from 1883-1914. Reaching the top you find a warren of streets, brightly painted houses and fabulous old bars.

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