7 Most Asntonishing Train Stations in the World

Trains
and railroads have revolutionized the way we travel. It used to be so
tedious and slow, you had to find horses and a carriage, then change
those horses a few times to get from point A to point B. And then
there’s the way home. Oof! With Trains it’s so easy! You hop on it,
and in a few hours or days you’re there. And you can play games,
read, write, sip tea, solve murder mysteries in the adjacent cart.
Fun times all around!

Naturally,
where there are trains, there are also train stations, and not all of
them were created equal. Some are much more breathtaking than others.
So here are 7 of the most astonishing train stations in the world.

1.
Gare du Nord, Paris

There’s a general rule of thumb: the more beautiful the city, the more awesome the train station. And you know that Paris is one of the most stunning cities in the world, so going by that rule, Gare du Nord railway station, opened in 1864, is nothing short of phenomenal

Gare du Nord, Paris | 7 Most Asntonishing Train Stations in the World | Brain Berries

Gare du Nord, Paris inside | 7 Most Asntonishing Train Stations in the World | Brain Berries

2.
Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa

Before
the renovations in 1898, Kanazawa station was not looking great, but
the architects have really outdone themselves. At first people were
baffles, as its new modern design was different from the old castle
city look.

2. Kanazawa Station, Kanazawa inside | 7 Most Asntonishing Train Stations in the World | Brain Berries

3.
St. Pancras International, London

One
of the few train stations created in a Victorian style, St. Pancras
International, aka the “cathedral of the railways” was opened
in 1868. It survived 2 world wars and was renovated multiple times,
but you can still see the old bones.

St. Pancras International, London | 7 Most Asntonishing Train Stations in the World | Brain Berries

St. Pancras International, London inside | 7 Most Asntonishing Train Stations in the World | Brain Berries

4.
Atocha Station, Madrid

Welcome
to the jungle! Oh, wait, that’s the Atocha station in Madrid. Yes,
this lush garden is just sitting there in the middle of the station.
Hundreds of species of plants and rare animals live there and that’s
pretty awesome.

Atocha Station, Madrid | 7 Most Asntonishing Train Stations in the World | Brain Berries

Atocha Station, Madrid inside | 7 Most Asntonishing Train Stations in the World | Brain Berries

5. Grand Central Terminal, New York

One
of the most memorable landmarks of New York – the Grand Central
terminal, built in 1913, draws millions of tourists every year, and
being the biggest station in the world, that’s to be expected.

Grand Central Terminal, New York | 7 Most Asntonishing Train Stations in the World | Brain Berries

Grand Central Terminal, New York inside | 7 Most Asntonishing Train Stations in the World | Brain Berries

6.
Antwerp Central, Antwerp

In
1905, when Antwerp Central was opened, no-one could even imagine that
one day it’s going to be proclaimed as the most beautiful railway
station in the world. You can almost see the style emanating from
this awe inspiring train station.

Antwerp Central, Antwerp | 7 Most Asntonishing Train Stations in the World | Brain Berries

Antwerp Central, Antwerp inside | 7 Most Asntonishing Train Stations in the World | Brain Berries

7.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai

UNESCO is pretty strict when it comes to adding locations to the list of world heritage sites, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai very much deserved that honor. And it’s the only station to get on that list. All because of the unique combination of architectural styles – traditional Mughal and Victorian Gothic.