Semmering Railway
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Location
Gloggnitz

Country
Austria

Year of Research
1998

Culture
  • The Semmering Railway, built over 41 km of high mountains between 1848 and 1854, is one of the most feats of civil engineering from this new phase of railway building.
  • The high standard of the tunnels, viaducts and other works has ensured the continuous use of the line up to the current day.
  • It runs through a spectacular mountain land and there are many fine buildings designed for relaxation activities along the way, built when the area was opened up due to the advent of the railway.