Around the world, there are places that connect passengers with their final destination , such as train stations . Some of them, without a doubt, are authentic works of art.
Traveling is one of the great pleasures of the human being. Knowing new dishes, new people and above all, new places that stimulate our senses, are some of its most outstanding attractions.
Transformations of spaces, high-rise architectural constructions and even the preservation of historical elements, are examples of what any traveler can find in train stations around the world.
On all continents there are stations famous for their structure . Many of them have become a mandatory stop for tourists. If you are thinking about traveling, it is important to know what amazing train stations are on the way.
Europe
The old world boasts some of the most beautiful stations in the world, here the most relevant are broken down.
Antwerp-Central Station
Considered the best example of railway architecture , the stone cladding of the main building and the presence of a large dome in the waiting room are two aspects that stand out at first glance. Its impressive height, of more than 180 meters, and the placement of almost 50 meters of iron vertically, make this space one of the most visited in Europe.
São Bento Station
Another of the most exotic exchangers in Europe. It is located in Portugal, and the main peculiarity of the station is that it functioned as a convent at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, in the same spaces that were once typical of the spiritual retreat, the São Bento Station is located. In the place, the sunset is magical, since the sun produces a dreamlike effect on the tile murals.
Madrid Atocha Station
In Spain, the Atocha train station began its years of public service as a simple pier , back in 1851. Later it became the Midi station, the first central station in the capital. Modernity brought a revolution in transport and by the beginning of the 20th century it was the busiest station in Spain.
Its neo-Gothic architecture redesigns the entire exterior landscape and its interior houses a botanical garden that facilitates leisure time for travelers.
Gare Du Nord Station
Moving towards France, it is relevant to mention the Gare Du Nord Station , located in Paris. The space, which was designed by the architect Jaques Hittorff, today has one of the largest influxes in the world , in terms of human and rail traffic.
Milan Central Station
In Italy, Art Noveau and Art Deco are combined in Milan’s Central Station. The space is admired for its domes, walls and stained glass. The structure is listed as one of the most sophisticated in the world.
North America
In the United States everything is enormous in size, compared to European taste, perhaps that is why some of the most impressive train stations are located there.
Grand Central Station
Millions of travelers pass through its more than 50 kilometers of tracks and its more than 40 platforms every day. We are facing the largest station in the world , Gran Central Station, in the United States, it stands out for having a turquoise dome and impressive windows decorating the walls, in addition to its enormous size.
Union Station
Also, within the United States of North America, there is one of the most spectacular train stations on the planet. Union Station, in Washington, shows the architectural quality that motivated the creation of the station in Milan , in Italy. Although its majesty and dimensions are hardly matched by any other station in the world.
Asia
Asia, the most populous continent on earth, also holds some unusual surprises, since the train is one of the most highly valued means of transport in the entire continent.
Kuala Lumpur Rail Station
Eastern and Western styles merge at Kuala Lumpur Rail Station . The building consists of walls in white tones and was designed under the orders of the British government. The architect of the work was Arthur Hubback who signed the work with a style brought from India rich in color and ornaments.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Within the Indian territory is the most emblematic symbol of Bombay : the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station. The building where the station is located was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It is currently better known as Victoria Terminus .
Africa
In Africa, given that the development of many countries is low, we do not find many examples of amazing train stations, although we do not want to leave the earth without naming the tenth element of our ranking.
CMF Railway Station
White and mint green tones stand out inside the CMF Railway Station, located in Maputo, Mozambique. Within its architectural framework, the traveler will be able to return to the past by walking between its old walls . Wooden seats and old ticket counters, as well as a steam locomotive, are part of the relics that are preserved in this space.
