10 Most Beautiful Railway Stations

2 JUNE, 2023

Adhya Moona

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Still known as 'VT' Victoria Terminus, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004.

chhatrapati shivaji terminus, mumbai

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Kanazawa station in Japan is a fascinating fusion of past & present. In front is a traditional wooden torii gate, while the entrance is covered in aluminium & glass Motenashi Dome.

kanazawa station, JAPAN

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One of the most picturesque railway stations in the world, Grand Central is a must-visit when in NYC. You can find murals, sculptures & paintings here.

grand central, new york

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Liège-Guillemins railway station in Liège, Belgium has a unique architecture with a vaulted glass and steel canopy. It was designed by Santiago Calatrava.

liège-guillemins, liège

Napoli Afragola is an Italian high-speed railway station near Naples. The architecture looks like a bio-mechanical creature slithering across.

napoli afragola, naples

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It's hard to miss this station when you're roaming around Flinders & Swanston Streets in Melbourne. The historic station opened in 1854.

flinders street station, melbourne

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A gothic-inspired pavilion of metal & glass, Lisbon's Gare Do Oriente opened in time for tourists to come for the Expo '98 World Fair.

gare do oriente, lisbon

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Milano Centrale, the main railway station of Milan, is quite stunning. It was officially inaugurated in 1931. Its architectural style is a blend of liberty and art deco.

MILANO CENTRALE, MILAN

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Moscow Leningradsky Railway Station in Russia is the oldest of Moscow's 9 terminals. It opened in 1851, featuring an eclectic design by Konstantin Thon. 

moscow leningradsky 

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Located in Antwerp, Belgium, this railway station is the finest example of extraordinary eclecticism. It was designed by architect Louis Delacenserie.

antwerpen-centraal, antwerp