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1. 10 Most Amazing Railway Stations in the World
10. Kuala Lumpur Railway Station,
Malaysia
Designed by Arthur Benison Hubback,
this station’s construction was finished in
1917. It is a meeting place of various
architectural styles, combining Arabic,
Indian and European schools. It is hard to
accept it to be a railway station as it
looks more like a palace. With the
opening of the new Kuala Lumpur
Central station, this station is no longer a
prominent one in terms of commuters but
attract a lot of visitors for its beauty.
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9. Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa
It was with the upgrade of the 1898
station, Kanazawa station grabbed
attention from architects around the
world. Even though it raised some
eyebrows upon opening because its
rather modern architecture didn’t suit to
the old castle city, the Kanzawa station
in Japan is one of the grandest railway
stations in the world. Renovated in 2005,
it is particularly noted for the gigantic
‘drum gate’ whose legs resemble
tsuzumi drums and the massive dome.

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8. CFM Railway Station, Maputo
The only African railway station in this list, the
CFM station in the capital city of Mozambique is
heavily influenced by the Portuguese
architecture. Designed by Alfredo Augusto
Lisboa de Lima, Mário Veiga, and Ferreira da
Costa it was finished in 1916. The station
overlooks the famous Workers’ Square. There is
a collection of steam locomotives in the CFM
station. It also serves as a venue for concerts and
exhibitions occasionally.

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7. Sirkeci Station, Istanbul
Designed by architect August Jasmund, this
station was opened in 1890. Located near
the Bosporus strait, this Turkish station is
built in a mix of Art Nouveau and Oriental
architecture. The stained glass windows and
clock towers are particularly notable
features of the station which once was the
terminus for the famous Orient Express
connecting Paris to Istanbul.

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6. Gare du Nord, Paris
It goes without saying that one of the
most beautiful cities in the world has one
of the most beautiful railway stations as
well. The Gare du Nord, opened in 1864,
is a brilliant achievement of architecture.
Its neoclassical design is complemented
by the decorations that adorn it. These
include the 23 female statues in the
facade that represent the destinations
served by the railway line.

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5. Antwerp Central, Antwerp
One of the most beautiful railway stations
in the world, the Antwerp Central was
opened in 1905. It is an amalgamation of
Architectural styles, primarily designed by
Louis Delacenserie. The massive dome
over the waiting hall is the brain-child of
Delacenserie, the trainshed was designed
by Clement van Bogaert and the glass
viaduct into the station was designed by
architect Jan Van Asperen. This Belgian
structure has been selected as the most
beautiful railway station in many surveys.

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4. Atocha Station, Madrid
Opened in 1851, this station is named
after a nearby church dedicated to Our
Lady of Atocha. It was designed by
Alberto de Palacio Elissagne and
Gustave Eiffel. What makes the Atocha
station unique is the large garden,
resembling almost a small jungle, built
around it. It was designed by Spanish
architect Rafael Moneo and houses
hundreds of species of plants and rare
animals. There is also a memorial for
the victims of 2004 Madrid bombings.

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3. St. Pancras International, London
Known as the ‘cathedral of the railways,’
the St. Pancras International was opened in
1868. It has undergone renovation various
times since then but has retained its old
charm. Famous for its Victorian
architecture, it is decorated with many
artworks. The station’s arched train shed
was the largest single-span structure at that
time. Its facade is occupied by the
Renaissance Hotel. The station also houses
numerous shops and restaurants..

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2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai
The only railway stations that has been included
in the list of UNESCO world heritage sites,
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is an example of
architectural triumph. Designed by Frederick
William Stevens in a blend of traditional
Mughal and Victorian Gothic architecture, it
was opened in 1888. It was formerly called
Victoria Terminus. The station, named after the
Maratha king Shivaji, is one of the busiest in
India, used by around three million passengers
daily.

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1. Grand Central Terminal, New York
Designed by the architectural firms of Reed and Stem
and Warren and Wetmore, this railway station in
New York is one of the most popular tourist
attractions in the world. The Grand Central Terminal
draws over 20 million visitors in a year, making it
one of the top ten tourist destinations. It is the
biggest railway station in the world, with 44
platforms and 67 tracks. The current building,
designed in Beau-Arts style, was completed in 1913.
One time, it used to house art galleries and a
museum. The railway station regularly finds a place
in top lists. It has been featured in many films,
including The Godfather and Men in Black.