Montecatini Alto is a small medieval town standing some 290 Mts above the much younger Montecatini Terme. Its accessible by car, walking, or the cable operated funicular railway which is said to be the oldest in the world. It runs a half hour service until late at night, slipping an extra run in at busy times.
The fare is surprisingly cheap at only €7 each,return. The system consists of two cars counterbalancing each other on a single track with a passing loop at the half way point.
The regulations for passengers are quite interesting to say the least.
A few more photos of the funicular railway
The town only has a small square where all the restaurants and bars are situated and a few small shops, the streets are very narrow with very sharp bends but the
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One of the unusual features of the town are the towers and this one in particular that houses a clock with only 6 numbers on its face.
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