21 Stunning Train Stations That Look More Like Cathedrals

16. Haydarpaşa Terminal, Istanbul, Turkey: Neoclassical Grandeur on the Bosphorus

Haydarpaşa Terminal, standing majestically on the Asian shore of Istanbul at the edge of the Bosphorus, is a stunning Neoclassical edifice. Completed in 1909 by German architects, it served as the gateway to the East for the Ottoman Empire. Its imposing stone facade, twin towers, and grand interior spaces, including intricate stained-glass windows depicting Anatolian scenes, give it a palatial, almost sacred quality. Though currently undergoing restoration after a fire, its enduring architectural power makes it a landmark that truly feels like a temple to travel.