10 most impressive train stations

Train travel can be incredibly scenic, charming, economical, and less hassle. It also gives you the opportunity to see some of the stations with incredible architecture and excellent facilities. Here is a list of the 10 most spectacular train stations around the world.

10. Madrid Atocha train station, Spain

Atocha Station in Madrid is the largest railway station in Spain. The station was opened on February 9, 1851. This is the first train station in Madrid. Ten years after the inauguration, the original station was largely destroyed by an enormous fire. The current major station was opened in 1892.

Atocha station was expanded and renovated again in 1985. The station is steel, with a glass roof and a beautiful interior. These are houses with an attractive garden with over 7000 plants. You can also see several small lakes at the station. The station also offers services such as cafes, restaurants, luggage storage, shops and nightlife.

9. Los Angeles Union Station, USA

Los Angeles Union Station is one of the busiest and most beautiful train stations in California. The station accepts commuter trains, regional lines, long-distance trains and the metro. The station receives over 60,000 passengers every day. The attractive station has a unique fusion of Dutch Colonial Revival architecture and Art Deco style. The interior of the station is decorated with travertine tiles and marble.

Union Station is also one of the popular landmarks in Los Angeles. The ceilings in the waiting room at Union Station are made of steel. But outwardly they look like wooden ceilings. There is also a small beautiful garden in the waiting room. Tiles and marble decorations can be found in virtually all rooms in Union Station.

8. Kanazawa Station, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

The impressive Kanazawa Train Station is located in Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan. The red wooden gate called "Tsuzumimon" and the glass dome "Mottashi Dome" are the most beautiful sights of Kanazaka Station. The wooden gate is shaped like a traditional Japanese hand drum called "Tsuzumi".

Behind the gate is the magnificent Motenashi Dome to greet passengers. The Motenashi dome resembles an open umbrella. There is a beautiful fountain in front of the Tsuzumimon gate.

7. Metro station T-Centrallen, Stockholm, Sweden

The T-Centralen metro station in Stockholm is one of the most impressive metro stations in the world. It is the central station of the Stockholm metro system. The "T" in T-Central, stands for Tunnelbana, which means underground in Swedish. The walls of this bustling station were adorned with blue vines and floral motifs.

It was designed by Swedish artist Per-Olof Ulved in 1975. The paintings of the T-Central station also represent the figures of carpenters, welders and steelworkers. In addition to the stunning paintings, the walls are adorned with multi-colored glass prismatic tiles, making the station feel like an art gallery.

6. Berlin station "Hauptbnahnhof", Germany

Berlin's Hauptbnahnhof railway station is the center of the German railway network. It is also known as Berlin Central Station. The Hauptbnahnhof station was built on the site of the former Lehrter Behnhof station, which was destroyed during the Second World War.

The station took 11 years to build and opened in May 2006. The large multi-level structure has a glass hall 321 meters long. The station's glass roof also allows natural daylight to enter the premises.

5. Gare du Nord, Paris, France

With 190 million passengers a year, the Gare du Nord station in Paris is the busiest train station in Europe. The original Gare du Nord station was opened back in 1846. But the building was demolished in 1860 due to lack of space. A new large station was opened in 1865.

The 165-meter high façade adorned with 23 female statues is the main attraction of the Gare du Nord. The station receives from various directions, including from Paris, London, Vienna, Amsterdam, Brussels, Cologne, Warsaw, Frankfurt and Berlin.

The façade was built using large slabs of stone and feline cast iron. The station also has a magnificent 600-foot central concourse. The Gare du Nord station also offers many amenities, including a café, ATM, internet access, luggage storage and shops.

4. Chhatrapati Shivaji Station, Mumbai, India

The stunning Chhatrapati Shivaji is a popular train station and World Heritage Site located in the city of Mumbai. The station was built (between 1878 and 1888) to commemorate Queen Victoria's golden jubilee.

This historic building is an outstanding example of Victorian Gothic Renaissance architecture and traditional Mughal design. The station's design is a mixture of European and Indian culture. The station's main entrance is decorated with lion and tiger figures representing India and Britain.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Station really looks like a traditional Indian palace from the outside. The main materials used for its construction were sandstone and limestone. The station's interiors are also decorated with Italian marbles and three-dimensional drawings of animals, human faces and flowers.

3. Antwerp Central Station, Antwerp Province, Belgium

Antwerp Central Station is a popular landmark in the city of Antwerp in Belgium. The original wooden station was opened back in 1854. In August 1905, it was replaced by an impressive new station. The station also underwent extensive restoration work between 1993 and 2009. Today, Antwerp Station has two entrances and an impressive domed building.

The historic building was built by the Belgian architect Louis Delachenzeri. The building also includes eight small towers and a beautiful lion statue. A stunningly beautiful waiting room decorated with various types of marble and tiles.

2. St Pancras train station, London, England

St Pancras railway station is also known as London St Pancras, located in London. The station is an outstanding example of Victorian architecture. The historic station was opened back in 1868. The station was also renovated between 2001 and 2007. Today St Pancras Station is a popular London landmark. St Pancras Station has a total of 13 platforms.

The station's six platforms are dedicated to the Eurostar high-speed train service. The station is 689 feet long, 100 feet high, with a magnificent rooftop known as Barlow's Barn. It was designed by the English civil engineer William Henry Barlow in 1863.

The amazing bar "Saint Pancras Grande Champagne" is 98 meters long and has a capacity of 110 people. Passengers can also enjoy various images at the station. St Pancras Station also offers several amenities including restaurants, bars, ATM machines and luggage storage.

1. Grand Central Terminal, New York, USA

Central Station in downtown Manhattan has been described as "the finest station in the world." The station was opened back in 1913. The station also underwent major renovations in 1994. Today, the station is considered a great architectural landmark in New York. The large central terminal covers a vast area of 28.2 hectares. There are 67 tracks in total at the station.

The station is globally popular for its grandiose design, especially for its amazing façade. It has a beautiful design. The facade is crowned with sculptures of Minerva (Roman god of Wisdom) 15 meters, Hercules (Greek divine hero) and Mercury (god of commerce). The impressive main hall is another attraction of the Central

The ceiling of the main hall is decorated with zodiacal constellations. The main hall's 75-meter arched windows also let in natural daylight. In addition to these attractions, the central station also offers excellent shopping and dining options for passengers.