If you find yourself in Pittsburgh, one of the best ways to gain a new perspective on its striking downtown area is to board one of the city’s two surviving inclined railways that used to transport residents of the city’s hilly surroundings to the downtown area for work.

Here’s a guide to both!

Duquesne Incline

The Duquesne Incline is the most famous of the city’s two incline railways, and for good reason. This historic landmark was built in 1870 to transport people from Mt. Washington to the city’s South Shore district. Now, going up to Mt. Washington provides the city’s best viewpoint of the beautiful Golden Triangle area.

Monongahela Incline

The oldest still-used funicular in the United States is this incline railway on the south shore of the Monongahela River, just across the body of water from Downtown Pittsburgh. There’s no better place to see the river and how it molds the city to form the unique geography of Pittsburgh.

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Hong Kong, China

The Peak Tramway in Hong Kong is an awesome way to check out the full scope of Hong Kong’s skyscrapers, but also see the beautiful bay. The funicular is 1.5 kilometers long and goes up over 400 meters in altitude!

Guttannen, Switzerland

In the southern part of Switzerland is the Gelmer Funicular, which is the steepest funicular in all of Europe! The tram goes up 1,800 meters and has a maximum gradient of 106%, which really makes it look more like a ride at a theme park than a mode of transportation. But once you get up to the top, you have a stunning landscape and will be surrounded by mountains, greenery, and the clouds.

Quebec City, Canada

The Old Quebec Funicular was first built in the 19th century, and even though it’s been modernized, it’s still a fun way to experience the history and great views of the city and landscape.

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If you find yourself in Pittsburgh, one of the best ways to gain a new perspective on its striking downtown area is to board one of the city’s two surviving inclined railways that used to transport residents of the city’s hilly surroundings to the downtown area for work.

Here’s a guide to both!

Duquesne Incline

The Duquesne Incline is the most famous of the city’s two incline railways, and for good reason. This historic landmark was built in 1870 to transport people from Mt. Washington to the city’s South Shore district. Now, going up to Mt. Washington provides the city’s best viewpoint of the beautiful Golden Triangle area.

Monongahela Incline

The oldest still-used funicular in the United States is this incline railway on the south shore of the Monongahela River, just across the body of water from Downtown Pittsburgh. There’s no better place to see the river and how it molds the city to form the unique geography of Pittsburgh.

The post See Pittsburgh From New Heights with its Charming Inclined Railways appeared first on Traveler Master.

Hong Kong, China

The Peak Tramway in Hong Kong is an awesome way to check out the full scope of Hong Kong’s skyscrapers, but also see the beautiful bay. The funicular is 1.5 kilometers long and goes up over 400 meters in altitude!

Guttannen, Switzerland

In the southern part of Switzerland is the Gelmer Funicular, which is the steepest funicular in all of Europe! The tram goes up 1,800 meters and has a maximum gradient of 106%, which really makes it look more like a ride at a theme park than a mode of transportation. But once you get up to the top, you have a stunning landscape and will be surrounded by mountains, greenery, and the clouds.

Quebec City, Canada

The Old Quebec Funicular was first built in the 19th century, and even though it’s been modernized, it’s still a fun way to experience the history and great views of the city and landscape.

The post See Places from New Heights on These Global Funiculars appeared first on Traveler Master.