Train Station

 The railway station is for traveling, from city to city or country to country by train. Some of the railway terminals in Europe are also for tour, because of their architectural attractions. The train station of Antwerp city, also known as Antwerpen Central Station, is one of the recognition or tourism. People from all over the world, who come to Antwerpen region, this marvelous terminal sparks their attention and amusement.

 

Table of Contents:

• Central station
• Exterior Designing
• Interior artful
• Top tourist attractions

Central station 

When tourists come by train to Antwerp City, they view at the time of arrival this rail line. They capture photos and admire the beauty of the station. When visitors arrive by plane or car, their kinsfolk or friends take them to the station to view the elegance of Antwerpen. Yes, it is the charm of the Antwerp region. This alluring depot consists of two astonishing areas, an exterior tomb and an interior elongated with tunnel tubes. This terminal is a sign, of the combined beauty of modern and old styles of architecture.

 

Exterior Designing

 It is wonderful from the inside and as well as from the outside. From the external side, it is structured as a dome which is an entrance hall from the interior side. The exterior design with two pillars made from grey color stones, with a combination of golden color steel patterns, of historic architectural elegance, with ached long windows and opened several doorways like columns enhance the beauty of this depot. The total area is squared connecting the elongated part with tunnel tubes externally. The Thalys train, the fastest train, also runs from this railway line between Paris and Amsterdam. The astonishing exterior architectural sights are a component of the tourist attraction.

 

Interior Artful

The interior architectural view is like historic buildings and arches. The internal area has two parts one is the squared entrance hall with the roof of a canopy made of steel, which is continued with arch structures that also amuse the tourists. The original iron and glass hall was, designed by Clément Van Bogaert. The other part is a tunnel for rails extended with railway tracks. The tunnel tube continued with two tracks which are opened under the terminal and elongated outside. There is a sculpture of a pigeon and a hand, which represents "hands of peace" and this model is the idea of a Chinese named YAN ShuFen. The tall windows on the walls, with historic archway patterns followed the roof arches and made it a completely perfect framework. 

 

 There are three or four flours for trains, some shops, and a police office in the internal area. Additionally, four floors of this terminal with lifts and escalators, increase the charm of this depot. Two of the four are underground floors. Civilians can travel to other cities in Belgium and neighboring countries of Belgium like Holland and France. The National Railway Company of Belgium, known as NMBS in the Dutch language, sounds Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen, or SNCB in French which is pronounced as Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Belges, is operating the train services of this railroad system.

 

Top tourist attractions

Additionally, it is on the list of top tourist places in Belgium. And at fourth place on the world's best and most beautiful railway track 

This terminal was constructed between 1895 and 1905 with, stone clad and designed by architect Louis Delacensarie. The major elements of this railway line were rebuilt in 2007. The depot was awarded a grand pix at the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage (Europa Nostra awards) in 2011.

 
Antwerpen Central Station is not just an elegance of Antwerp city it is also well of the top tourist places in Antwerpen region and Belgium. Visitors, who come to Antwerp City visit this alluring terminal before departure. The beauty and the signs of architectural designs are the amazing train rail line.

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