When you think of a metro station, the first things that come to mind are usually gloom, dampness and crowds. However, there are such different metro stations all over the world that they differ from the others both in their design and their intended use. We have compiled some of these metro stations for you.
In many countries of the world, especially in big cities One of the most preferred public transportation means is the metro.. Every day, millions of people use the subway to go home, to work, to school.
Because subway stations are usually underground, especially in terms of design They are places that bring gloom to people.. However, some metro stations are so beautifully designed that one can’t get out. Here are the most unusual metro stations from around the world.
Komsomolskaya Station, Moscow Metro, Russia
One of the first countries that come to mind when it comes to metro is Russia, and the city is Moscow. It was also used as a shelter during the wars. It is possible to see historical figures and sculptures in most of the Moscow stations. The station has been in service since 1952.
Avtovo Station, St. Petersburg Metro, Russia
The station, which has been in service since 1955, It bears traces of the Siege of Leningrad. The walls of the station are filled with sword-shields used during the siege. In addition to the ornate columns, there is also a dome at the entrance.
T-Centralen Metro Station, Stockholm, Sweden
T-Centralen, where 3 metro lines meet, It is the most crowded station in Sweden.. The decorations of the station, which has been in service since 1950, were made in the 70s.
Arts et Metiers Metro Station, Paris, France.
The design of the station, which started to serve in 1904, From the works of Jules Verne and the cartoonist François Schuiten inspired byI.
Olaias Station, Lisbon, Portugal
Station Designed for Expo Fair in 1998. It has been in service ever since and is among the most interesting metro stations in Portugal and the world with its distinctive design.
Formosa Boulevard Station, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
The station, which draws attention with its 30-meter diameter dome called the light dome, has the world’s largest glass work. All of the colored glass used in the dome was specially brought from Germany. With the dome, it is intended to give a message of love and tolerance to the world.
Toledo Station, Naples, Italy
The station, which started to serve in 2012, was completed in 2013. Won ‘Public Construction of the Year’ at the LEAD Awards. The purpose of the design is to make the passengers feel themselves underwater or in the infinite depth of space.
OEZ Station, Munich, Germany
The station serving the Olympia-Einkaufszentrum, a shopping center in Munich, opened in 2007.
Bund Sightseeing Tunnel, Shanghai, China
Located in the 646.7 meter long metro line and multimedia, sound effects This tunnel has an interesting appearance.
Bonus: Tunel or F2 Historical Tunnel Funicular Line, Istanbul, Turkey
The funicular line in Istanbul, It is the world’s second oldest and Turkey’s first underground rail public transportation system. It has been serving on the Karaköy-Beyoğlu route since 1875.
RELATED NEWS
Where You’ll Feel in an Art Gallery While Traveling: Stockholm Metro
Which of these stations, which is different from other metro stations, did you like the most? Do not forget to share your thoughts in the comments.