Mayor dismisses critics of Monemvasia cable car.
The medieval “castletown” of Monemvasia, often called “The Greek Gibraltar”, Lakonia, Peloponnese, Greece.
Credit: Shutterstock, Georgios Tsichlis
Monemvasia’s mayor has blasted ‘mountains of moaning’ over plans for a cable car in the town’s storied Upper City, insisting the scheme is set in stone – and could be just the ticket for boosting tourism!
Mayor Iraklis Tricheilis says the newly completed architectural plan for the cable car is a ‘minor intervention’ designed to offer easy access to the elevated part of the historic castle town in southern Greece, especially for those who struggle with the notoriously steep climb.
‘This project has been in the works for years,’ he stated.
Critics had accused the mayor of undermining Monemvasia’s unique heritage, but Tricheilis was swift to dismiss these rocky relations. He insists the delicate design won’t chip away at the site’s medieval charm.
Local sentiment appears to be largely on his side. According to Tricheilis, most residents are backing the cable car, hoping it will reel in extra revenue for local businesses. Ticket sales are expected to cover the operational costs – giving Monemvasia a financial lift as well as a physical one.
So, while some critics might be feeling a little on edge over this project, the mayor remains unshaken. For him, it’s a rock-solid move towards making Monemvasia’s lofty heritage accessible to all.
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