Mons

These Train Stations Have Been Declared the Most Beautiful in the World | Condé Nast Traveler

"Mons’s first station opened in December 1841, although the rapid expansion of the railways has seen several iterations of a central transport hub in this Belgian city. Mid-19th-century rail enthusiasts would be quite taken aback by the contemporary hub that sits here today—a fantastical train station designed by celebrated Spanish architect and structural engineer Santiago Calatrava. The result is a streamlined station made of steel that resembles a futuristic cathedral, featuring enclosed spaces and skylights that allow for year-round temperature regulation." - Connor Sturges, Jessica Sulima