20 Of The Most Beautiful Train Stations From Around The Globe
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20 Of The Most Beautiful Train Stations From Around The Globe
by Olivia Young – on Jul 09, 2018
Some cities have preserved these edifices since the early days of locomotive transportation while others continue to revolutionize.
Observing the animated walls inside Portugal's São Bento is almost like admiring fine art in a museum.
The architectural design of this colossal building is so distinctive that experts haven't assigned it any particular style, Mashable says.
Inaugurated in 1919, the Finnish granite facade features a grand, window-clad arch over the entranceway and rich blue-green verdigris copper details.
It hasn't always looked like the pseudo space station that it resembles now; when it first opened in 1838, its facade was quite unremarkable. However, when high-speed trains were introduced in the late 20th century, the station was due for a remodel to match the transportation trends of tomorrow.
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