Get ready for the most awe-inspiring views of the Amalfi Coast and Mount Vesuvius.
“That’s where you’re going,” he said.
But looking up at the 1,932-foot peak from sea level, it suddenly felt daunting.
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Just off the corner of the piazza is the station at Via Caposcuro.
The chairlift operates year-round.
It begins running at 9:30 a.m. and closes between 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m., depending on the month.
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After a 1998 overhaul, the ride reopened a year later with new equipment.
Before I could blink, I was sailing over the town.
As I looked down at my feet dangling over the city, I thought the fear would kick in.
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Within seconds, a sense of calm washed over me.
The gorgeous blue waters, green spring blooms, and rocky shores looked even more vibrant from this height.
While some portions between the support poles were steeper than others, the ride was surprisingly meditative.
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Atop the mountain, an even more spectacular sight awaited.
