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From Belgium’s Antwerp Central Station To CST In Mumbai, User Posts 30 Most Beautiful Railway Stations Around The World

These 30 beautiful railway stations across the globe will leave you mesmerised with their stunning architecture and grandeur.

by Tashika Tyagi
From Belgium’s Antwerp Central Station To CST In Mumbai, User Posts 30 Most Beautiful Railway Stations Around The World

Is it a museum, a movie set, or ancient architecture? These are just a few things that pop into your mind when you look at some of these stunning railway stations! We recently came across a post on X (formerly Twitter) by @JamesLucasIT, where the user posted a thread with 30 of the most beautiful and mesmerising railway stations across the world. So, scroll and check out all these architectural beauties here.

30 Most Beautiful Railway Stations Across The World

Beautiful Railway Stations
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1. Antwerp Central Train Station, Belgium

Designed by architect Louis Delacenserie and constructed between 1895 and 1905, Antwerp Central Train Station is, hands down, one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world!

2. 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, USA

With its grand porticoes and soaring concourse, 30th Street Station is a work of art!

3. Gare du Nord, Paris, France

One of the busiest train stations in the world, Gare du Nord is a sight for sore eyes!

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4. Taormina-Giardini Train Station, Italy

Whimsical with an old-world charm, Italy’s Taormina-Giardini Train Station is one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world.

5. London St Pancras International, UK

While London’s St Pancras station is always beautiful, it comes out extra special during the holiday season.

6. Ramses Station, Cairo, Egypt

Named after an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, Ramses Station is an architectural marvel, to say the least!

7. Grand Central, New York City, USA

A list of the most beautiful railway stations in the world and no mention of New York’s Grand Central? Not possible!

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8. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai, India

European Gothic with elements of traditional Hindu and Islamic architecture, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a beautiful example of architectural brilliance!

9. Porto São Bento, Porto, Portugal

Located in the Historic Centre of Porto, Porto São Bento in Portugal is one of the most beautiful railway stations in Europe.

10. Metz-Ville Station, Lorraine, France

This neo-Romanesque building was built between 1905 and 1908 and has the architectural shape of a church.

11. Union Terminal, Ohio, USA

Housing museums, theatre, and even a library, the Union Terminal is one of the most exciting railway stations in the world!

12. Leipzig Central Station, Germany

Europe’s largest railway station by floor area, Leipzig Central is one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world and has a quaint charm around it.

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13. Maputo Railway Station, Mozambique

Built in Beaux-Arts style, this historical railway station in Mozambique is one of the most beautiful in the world!

14. Milano Centrale, Milan, Italy

Milano Centrale is the main train station of Milan and is the largest railway station in Europe by volume.

15. Kanazawa Station, Japan

With its modern architecture and awe-inspiring design, Kanazawa Station deserves a spot on this list!

16. Sirkeci Station, Istanbul, Turkey

Preserved in its original state, Istanbul’s Sirkeci Station is a stunning example of Turkish architecture.

17. Flinders Street Station, Melbourne, Australia

With its distinctive green copper dome, yellow facade and arched entrance, Flinders Street Station is not just a railway station but a landmark in Melbourne!

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18. Los Angeles Union Station, USA

This bustling transportation hub in Los Angeles combines Art Deco, Mission Revival, and Streamline Moderne styles and is one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world!

19. Amsterdam Centraal, Netherlands

Amsterdam Centraal has a Gothic, Renaissance Revival style main building with cast iron platform roofs that make it one of the most stunning stations you’d ever find.

20. Helsinki Central Railway Station, Finland

One of the most popular works of architect Eliel Saarinen, this train station is often called a fine example of Finnish architecture.

21. Dunedin Railway Station, New Zealand

Believed to be one of the most photographed buildings in New Zealand, Dunedin Railway Station is one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world!

22. Haydarpasa Train Station, Istanbul, Turkey

An architectural marvel through and through, Istanbul’s Haydarpasa Train Station is now famous as a historic site in the city!

23. Bilbao-Abando Station, Spain

The stained glass at Bilbao-Abando Station’s upper hall is enough to make sure the place earns a spot on this list!

24. New York Penn Station, USA

Located beneath Madison Square Garden, New York Penn Station is stunningly beautiful!

25. Union Station D.C., USA

This superbly restored, historic intermodal transportation hub will leave you speechless with its grandeur!

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26. Lucerne Station, Switzerland

A major rail hub in Switzerland, Lucerne Station is known for its beautiful architecture.

27. Gare de Lyon, Paris, France

One of the seven large mainline railway stations in Paris, Gare de Lyon is one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world.

28. Aveiro Station, Portugal

With a beautiful Azulejo-tiled facade, Aveiro Station looks nothing like a railway station!

29. King’s Cross Station, London, UK

Potterheads, does this railway station ring a bell?

30. Madrid Atocha Station, Spain

Features a 4,000-square-metre tropical garden, the Madrid Atocha Railway Station definitely deserves a place on this list!

So, which of these stations would you like to witness in real life? Let us know in the comments!

Cover Image Courtesy: X/@La_Lune2 & X/JamesLucasIT

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First Published: July 29, 2024 6:30 PM