How many of you have given more than a glimpse to a railway station while travelling? We’re so busy and excited to reach the destination that many of us don’t care about the rail station. But these beautiful railway stations in the world will make you stop for a while to amaze you with their grandeur.
Antwerp Centraal Station, Belgium
The huge architectural building stands proudly in stone. Consequently, the enormous dome in the waiting room makes this rail station unique. Moreover, the terminus features a varied architectural style that confuses viewers. In addition, its complexity challenges anyone attempting to categorize the design.
Gare du Nord, Paris, France
The 23 magnificent female statues symbolize the destinations served by this rail station. If you forget the chaos around the station for a while and take a closer look, you will see how beautiful it is.
T-Centralen Station, Stockholm, Sweden
Some stations make your journey better with their cleanliness and decoration. This underground metro station is famous for these two features.
St. Pancras International, London, UK
History speaks to you through this building; after the renovation in the 2000s, it became one of the largest and most wonderful examples of Victorian-style architecture.
Dubai Metro, UAE
28 billion Dirham was spent to build this metro station in Dubai. Do you need anything more to know how beautifully it has been decorated? You won’t find a flaw if you ever visit here.
CFM Railway Station, Maputo, Mozambique
How would it be if you got the chance to visit a concert while passing through a rail station? Yes, this greenish white rail station can give you that chance before it says goodbye to you.
Grand Central Terminal, New York, USA
This railway station has seen 103 years and still looks so young. The glorious gold chandeliers, the antique gold-barred ticket windows, the celestial mural above the passengers- all make the station a royal building.
Sirkeci Station, Istanbul, Turkey
How about a rail station with less crowd and chaos? Seems impossible, no? Yes, you can visit the Asian designs, huge clock tower, stained glass windows, and many more things in this apparently calm station.
Milano Centrale, Milan, Italy
One of the busiest stations in Europe. Though it was done under the influence of Fascist maladministration, now, it is the token of complex and beautiful architecture.
Southern Cross Station, Melbourne, Australia
When you think of a well-planned railway station, what comes to your mind? You must think about this station, as it is built in a way that dispels hot air, fumes, exhaust gases, etc. Public-friendly, isn’t it?
Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, Malaysia
This railway station is the token of the unity of eastern and western architectural styles, and it is an example of an eclectic amalgamation. The Mughal, Moor, and Indo-Saracenic styles have made this an alluring railway station in the world.
Atocha Station, Madrid, Spain
Spain is not only famous for Iniesta and Xavi. It has this railway station which has a botanical garden and a turtle sanctuary under one roof. How exciting, no?
Estacao De Sao Bento, Porto, Portugal
While the outer portion is designed with a mansard roof and stone façade, the white-and-blue mural designs, telling the history of Portugal, have given the station an exquisite look.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai, India
This UNESCO World Heritage site is a perfect amalgamation of Indian traditional architecture and the Victorian gothic style. The domes, turrets, gables, and murals have all helped it earn the title.
Gare De Lyon, Paris, France
The beaux-art details, the stone façade, big clock tower, glass and iron ceiling- every decoration of this station shows the French aristocracy.
Haydarpasa Terminal, Istanbul, Turkey
Established on the banks of the Bosphorus, this rail station is the symbol of German and Italian architecture. Vigorous and impressive, no doubt.
Netkous Viaduct, The Hague, Netherlands
This rail station is designed as a fishnet-looking viaduct. Though you’re in a hurry, you’ll be amazed once you see it.
Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin, New Zealand
The stained glass windows, pink granite, and terracotta top have given the rail station a picturesque view. It is also the country’s only sports museum.
