10 Train Stations Around the World That Are Like Stepping Into a Dream
Let's take a look at 10 of the prettiest train stations on Earth, from all sorts of countries and in all sorts of styles.
10. Milano Centrale — Milan, Italy
Big, dramatic, and larger than life—Milano Centrale is Italy's way of doing things in a big way. Its huge halls, tall statues, and details make it one of the most amazing buildings in Europe. You don't just walk through it – you stand there amazed.
9. Gare du Nord — Paris, France
Paris is all about beauty. Gare du Nord fits right in. It’s got a stone front, big arches, and statues of European cities. It's a stylish station in a stylish city—a doorway to France and to fancy.
8. Helsinki Central Station — Helsinki, Finland
Strong and quiet - that's Finland for you. With its lantern statues standing guard and a tough granite outside, Helsinki Central has beauty. It was designed way back in the early 1900s, but it still feels modern.
7. Antwerpen-Centraal — Antwerp, Belgium
People call this place the Railway Cathedral, and it's easy to see why. It's got marble stairs, gold stuff, tall domes, and roofs made of iron and glass. It's one of the fanciest stations in Europe, That makes it great for people who love buildings.
6. Kanazawa Station — Kanazawa, Japan
At Kanazawa, the past and the future come together. A cool glass dome lets light in, and a big wooden gate (called the Tsuzumi Gate) looks like a drum. It gives the place a warm, cultural feel. It respects its past while moving ahead.
5. Liège-Guillemins — Liège, Belgium
If there was a train station in the future, it would be this one. Santiago Calatrava designed Liège-Guillemins with glass, steel, and smooth curves. It's open, breezy, and full of sunlight. It feels like it's ready to blast off.
4. St. Pancras International — London, UK
A red-brick castle in London? That's St. Pancras. It almost got torn down, but now it's a symbol of history that's been brought back to life. With its high ceilings, ironwork, and fancy feel, it's easy to see why some people call it a railway cathedral.
3. São Bento Station — Porto, Portugal
Get off the train and walk into a giant painting made of tiles. That's what São Bento feels like. There are over 20,000 blue and white tiles that cover the walls. They tell stories from Portugal's past. Even when it's quiet, this station speaks volumes -- in the language of art and history.
2. Grand Central Terminal — New York City, USA
Grand Central is more than just trains. It's part of what makes New York, New York. Walk inside and check out the ceiling. It's turquoise and full of stars. Or you could meet up with someone under the clock. It's a place where stories kick off.
1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus — Mumbai, India
Imagine train station that's like a palace. That's Mumbai's CST. it mixes Victorian Gothic style with old Indian design. With its fancy domes, stained-glass windows, and the way it glows when the sun sets, it's no wonder this place is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's something you won't forget.
