21 Stunning Train Stations That Look More Like Cathedrals

12. Union Station, Washington D.C., USA: A Nation's Grand Gateway

A triumphal Beaux-Arts masterpiece, Washington D.C.'s Union Station opened in 1907, designed by Daniel Burnham as a monumental gateway to the nation's capital. Its soaring vaulted ceilings in the Main Hall, coffered and adorned with gold leaf, echo the grandeur of Roman baths and basilicas. Colonnades of white marble, allegorical statues, and vast arched windows create an atmosphere of immense civic pride and timeless elegance. More than a transit hub, it’s a majestic public space, its scale and classical detailing designed to inspire awe in all who pass through its hallowed halls.