8 Beautiful Underground Station in The World
Jul 14th, 2011 | By wownesia | Category: PlaceBeautiful underground stations in the world. In some countries, a subway station not only the terminal stops and departure of passengers, but also become part of an enjoyable means of travel. Moreover the decor is very unique, like being in an underground palace when we set our foot in there. You will also linger at there. Here are 8 underground stations of the world’s most beautiful, as quoted from the pages of All Women Talk:
1. Formosa Boulevard
This station is located in District Sinsing, Kaohsiung Taiwan. There are two different parts of the station which is quite amazing. This station is located in District Sinsing, Kaohsiung Taiwan. There are two differentparts of the station is quite amazing. First, the exterior roof structure which resembles the shape of praying hands. Second, the Dome of Light, or the entrance to the station.This project is the largest glass building in the world and was created by Italian artist Narcissus Quagliata. Works of art made from glass panel 4500 with a diameter of 30meters.
2. Stockholm Tunnelbana
The perfect combination of modern technology and natural, Tunnelbana Sctockhold isone of the subway station of the most beautiful in the world today. When you get intothe facility, you will feel like being inside a giant cave. Subway station looks beautiful, unique and spectacular natural caves juxtaposed with elevators and trains. Not only the design of underground rock that make it look natural, unique patterns are painted onstone walls also make it look beautiful.
3. Mayakovskaya
Mayakovskaya is part of a Moscow metro station. When we set our foot in there, it’s like visiting an underground palace. Not only that, building underground station is also as evidence of a relic of pre-World War II, built by Stalinist architecture and stunning interior artdeco. The salient features of this building is the marble walls, the dome is amazing, and fantasticmosaics. The station was opened in 1938 and still operates today.
4. Munich U-Bahn
If the two structures subway before giving you a glimpse of the old world, MunichU-Bahn station will provide a different experience. If you are a fan of modern art, thenthese stations may be a station that you admire. Featuring minimalist building butdecorated with paint, lights and stunning wall panels. Each station has its own uniqueness even be created as part of the artistic nuances of building decoration.
5. Arts et Métiers
This station is part of the Paris Metro. Stepping into the hall of this beautiful station seemed to take you into the world of Jules Verne with the world of steampunk. The designer is Belgian comic artist, François Schuiten. Not just amazed by its design, but this stationalso connects you with the museum and craft center when stepped out.
6. Olaias Station
This station is part of the subway system in Lisbon, Portugal. Looking at the structure, you will instantly know that you are in the midst of works of art of living. The designer is the head of this station, artist Tomas Taveira. Talented painters and sculptors were also helped create a subway station truly artistic and unique. Features of the beautiful station makes a lot of visitors feel in love, it’s no wonder many of those who perpetuate the beauty of decorating the building as souvenirs trip. Contrasting colored ceiling, and lighting fitting, making the hallmark of this station.
7. Museum Station
With a name as simple as the Museum, you will feel at home for long under this station.Museum is part of the line of Yonge-University-Spadina subway system of Toronto.Opened in 1963 but after the renovation, the station became one of the most beautifulsubway. The supporting poles of this station resembles a totem pole, the Egyptian God Osiris, Doric columns, the columns of the Forbidden City of China, and forms a uniquehome from the First United Nations.
8. Dubai Metro Station
Dubai is a city that offers an impressive architectural wonders. This is not a surprise, because some of the subway station in the city is part of the artwork. Like most beautifully structured building in Dubai, Dubai Metro is built under the direction of their leader, that addressed Sheikh. Twenty-seven stations open today, but there are still eighteen more stations in the development process.
(Source: Vivanews)









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