21 Stunning Train Stations That Look More Like Cathedrals

Lisette Marie

May 9, 2025

19. Maputo Railway Station, Mozambique: Beaux-Arts Beauty in Africa

Digital photograph of Caminhos de Ferro de Mocambique, Railway Station in Maputo, Mozambique. Taken by myself, Justin K G Dumpleton, during business travel 12 March 2005. This is my own work and I release this image into the public domain. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Dumplestilskin at English Wikipedia

Often cited as one of Africa's most stunning railway stations, CFM Maputo Railway Station is an impressive Beaux-Arts structure. Designed by associates of Gustave Eiffel and completed in 1910, its striking mint-green exterior, grand dome, and wrought-iron latticework create an elegant and imposing presence. The interior details and proportions evoke a sense of early 20th-century European grandeur. It stands as a beautiful historical landmark and a functioning station, a testament to Maputo's rich architectural heritage and its past as a key port city.

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21 Stunning Train Stations That Look More Like Cathedrals

19. Maputo Railway Station, Mozambique: Beaux-Arts Beauty in Africa

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