History and archaeology
Tünel Funicular
Beyoğlu, İstanbul
One of the world's oldest underground funicular lines, opened in 1875 and running between Karaköy and Beyoğlu.
Its story
The Tünel was built on the initiative of the French engineer Eugène-Henri Gavand and opened in 1875. It is described as the world's second-oldest underground public transport line after the London Underground. The roughly 570-meter line makes it possible to overcome Galata's steep slopes in a short ride. Operating today with modernized cars, the line offers a historic transport experience between its Karaköy and Beyoğlu stations.
Key facts
- Period
- 1875
- Admission
- Public transport fare (İstanbulkart)
- Getting there
- Karaköy station (Karaköy square) – Beyoğlu station (Tünel end of İstiklal)
- Visit duration
- 10 minutes
Trip purpose
- Rainy day
- Traveling with kids
Location
41.03361, 28.97750
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%BCnel_%28%C4%B0stanbul%29 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%BCnel