Last Updated on January 7, 2021
Designed by Frederick William Stevens, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus was built in the honor of the Queen, Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in Mumbai. This enchanting, beautiful station changed its name in 1996 to honor the founder of the Maratha Empire, Chhatrapati Shivaji. However, most locals still call it by its old name, say Victoria!
This railway station is truly a unique masterpiece and a bewildering mixture of different styles, namely, the Victorian Italianate Gothic Revival and the traditional Indian Mughal styles. No wonder why it is listed as UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.
De Moçambique ,Mozambique
Right at the beautiful capital of Mozambique lies one of the world’s most beautiful railway stations. It is designed by the talented designer of Paris famous Eiffel Tower, Gustave Effle.
The station fell into disrepair, but luckily now it is enjoying a revival like the rest of the city. The station serves many purposes and it is also used as a public art space where beautiful art works of local artists are displayed and important concerts and fashion shows are organized.
St. Pancras International In London, United Kingdom
St. Pancras station was built in Agar town, which is a dangerous slum in London. The station earned the title of ‘’ Cathedral of the railways’’ and that’s due to its unique Victorian Gothic Revival style.
Unfortunately, by the 1960s, the station was abandoned and considered to be unuseful. Luckily, a rowdy public campaign saved it from a determinant destruction. About £800 million was spent in the regeneration of this masterpiece and luckily it was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2007.
That’s not everything as this regeneration process also contributed to the gentrification of the area surrounding the railway station and luckily today the whole area is teeming with nice cafes, restaurants, and creative start-ups.
Dunedin Station In New Zealand
