Complexo do Alemao, Brazil
From series “The Longest Ski-Lifts and Cable Trams in the World”Year: 2011. Lenght: 3 456 meters.
In search of exciting cable cars many travelers go to Rio de Janeiro. Its aerial tramway Complexo do Alemao became a landmark of national importance. The project was developed by POMA Company. Opening of the transport system took place in 2011. The cable car is 3456 meters long, it connects six suburban areas of Rio located in a remote mountainous area.
Complexo do Alemao is one of the longest urban cable cars with 152 cabins, each of which is designed for 10 passengers. Average speed is 18 km/h. Construction of this unique aerial tramway took a little less than two years and more than 200 million reais invested in it.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Itaú' located in 1.12 km (
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Car rental office: 'Interlocadora Rent Car' is located in 0.77 km (
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Fuel station: 'Posto e Garage Lisboa' in 0.93 km
Supermarket: 'Mercado Coliseu da Grota' in 0.03 km
Parking: 'Crecel Estacionamento' in 0.97 km
Apotheek: 'Farmácia Central de Ramos' in 0.07 km
Police station: 'Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro-PMERJ' in 0.87 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Peixe Frito' in 0.29 km
Railway station: 'Ramos' in 1.38 km
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