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Baku Funicular
Funicular (Azerbaijani: Bakı funikulyoru) is a funicular system in Baku, Azerbaijan. It connects a square on Neftchilar Avenue
Neftchilar Avenue and Martyrs' Lane.[1] It is the first and remains the only funicular system in the country.

Contents

1 Technical characteristics 2 History 3 Modern funicular 4 References

Technical characteristics[edit]

A funicular with 2015 European Games
2015 European Games branding

Train of Baku
Baku Funicular
Funicular in 2014

Length of railway track is 455 meters (1,493 ft) It consists of a single-track part and a passing place. There are two stations; electric and rope drive. Two coaches – BF-1 and BF-2 are exploited. Its transportation capacity is 2000 per day. Maximal speed is 2.5 m/s (8.2 ft/s). Interval between departures of coaches is 10 minutes. Time of train service between stations is 4 minutes. Working time is from 10:00 to 22:00.[2]

Capacity of a coach is 28 people.

History[edit]

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Baku Funicular
Funicular in 2008

The funicular was constructed at initiative of Alish Lambaranski. It was opened in 1960. Tofig Ismayilov has been the director of the funicular since 2006.[3] Funicular
Funicular has 11 Personnel. In Soviet times, it used coaches made in Kharkiv. Modern funicular[edit] Baku
Baku Funicular
Funicular was repaired several times. It was closed in late 1980’s and reopened in 2001. Baku
Baku Funicular
Funicular was capitally repaired in 2001 and 2007. In April 2011, it was again closed for the complete overhaul, and reopened on May 23, 2012.[4] The funicular has two stations called “Bahram Gur” and “Martyrs’ Lane”.[5]

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References[edit]

^ "Бакинский фуникулер - вчера, сегодня, завтра". Trend.  ^ "Бакинский фуникулер открылся (ФОТО, ВИДЕО)". anspress.com.  ^ "ПОСЛЕДНЯЯ ОСТАНОВКА БАКИНСКОГО ФУНИКУЛЕРА". vesti.az.  ^ "Обновленный бакинский фуникулер – ФОТО". day.az.  ^ "Бакинский фуникулер будет реконструирован - ФОТО". 1news.az. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. 

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Famous and historic structures

Old City Palace of the Shirvanshahs Maiden Tower Alley of Honor Martyrs' Lane Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center International Mugam Center of Azerbaijan Palace of Happiness Gulustan Palace Ismailiyya Palace Sovetsky Baku
Baku TV Tower Flame Towers

Places of worship

Bibi-Heybat Mosque Binagady Mosque Gardashlyg Mosque Lezgi Mosque Muhammad Mosque Shahids’ Mosque Taza Pir Mosque Tuba Shahi Mosque Ateshgah Holy Myrrhbearers Cathedral Armenian Church Church of the Saviour Church of Michael Archangel Church of the Immaculate Conception

Nature and parks

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Baku Bay Baku
Baku Archipelago Lake Boyukshor Baku
Baku Botanical Gardens National Park Mirza Alakbar Sabir Garden Philharmonic Garden Molokan Garden Baku
Baku Boulevard Samad Vurgun Park

Entertainment and recreation

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Baku Crystal Hall Baku
Baku Ferris Wheel Buta Palace Heydar Aliyev Palace Baku
Baku Zoo Park Bulvar Children's World Baku
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Cultural and art

National Library of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
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Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall National Art Museum of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan State Museum of History Independence Museum of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan State Museum of Musical Culture Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani Literature Baku
Baku Museum of Modern Art Baku
Baku Museum of Miniature Books Rinay Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum House-Museum of Vagif Mustafazadeh Villa Petrolea Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan State Academic Drama Theatre Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theatre Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theatre Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan State Theatre of Musical Comedy Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan State Theatre of Young Spectators Baku
Baku Puppet Theatre Green Theatre Rashid Behbudov State Song Theatre

Science and education

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Baku State University Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Technical University Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Medical University Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan State Economic University Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts Azerbaijan
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Azerbaijan Architecture and Construction University Khazar University Qafqaz University Baku
Baku Slavic University Odlar Yurdu University Western University Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan State Marine Academy Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan State Oil Academy Baku
Baku Academy of Music Asaf Zeynally Music College Baku
Baku Polytechnicum Jamshid Nakhchivanski Military Lyceum Lycée français de Bakou Baku
Baku International School

Sport venues

AZAL Stadium Baku
Baku Aquatics Centre Baku
Baku National Stadium Baku
Baku Shooting Center Baku
Baku Sports Hall Baku
Baku Tennis Academy Bayil Stadium Dalga Arena Bakcell Arena Heydar Aliyev Sports and Exhibition Complex Ismat Gayibov Stadium Karabakh Stadium National Gymnastics Arena Inter Arena Shagan Olympic Sport Complex Stadium Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium Tofiq Ismayilov Stadium

Transportation

Heydar Aliyev International Airport Baku
Baku Railway Station Baku
Baku International Sea Trade Port Baku
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Squares and streets

Azadliq Square Fountains Square National Flag Square 28 May Street Boyuk Shor Highway Istiglaliyyat Street Neftchilar Avenue Nizami Street Rashid Behbudov Street Tbilisi Avenue

Government and financial institutions

National Assembly Government House Presidential Apparatus Baku
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Tourist

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Rail

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Airports

Baku Lankaran International Airport

Ports

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