Funicular Fun, Zet Uspinjaca, Zagreb

Zagreb is home to the world’s shortest funicular. At only 66 metres long and with the ride lasting just over 30 seconds, it is obviously a bit of fun and maybe mildly pointless. However in the heat of the day it was the easiest way to get from the lower town (Donji grad) to the upper town (Gornji grad). Built in the 1890’s it was the first public transport in the city and not surprisingly, given its size, has never had an accident.

It certainly was a great way to avoid the stairs.Read more