21 Stunning Train Stations That Look More Like Cathedrals

13. Keleti Railway Terminal, Budapest, Hungary: Eclectic Majesty

Budapest Keleti railway station. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @© Ralf Roletschek - Fahrradtechnik und Fotografie

Budapest's Keleti (Eastern) Railway Terminal, constructed between 1881 and 1884, is a striking example of Eclectic architecture, blending Neoclassical and Renaissance Revival elements. Its magnificent facade is adorned with statues of James Watt and George Stephenson, pioneers of steam. Inside, the vast main hall features impressive frescoes and a grand sense of scale, with light streaming through large arched windows, reminiscent of a historic European cathedral's transept. Keleti stands as a proud monument to Hungary's 19th-century railway boom, a truly grand arrival point in the heart of Europe.

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