Travelling in Style: Train Travel in Spain
Estacio del Nord, Valencia, Spain
My brother will be leaving later this month on a cross-country train journey. But I will be surprised if he travels through any train stations as elegant as the Estacio del Nord in Valencia.
Estacio del Nord
The station was built between 1906 and 1917 under the direction of Demetrio Ribes. It’s in the modernist style incorporating wood, ceramics and metal.
The attention to detail is outstanding. No one who walks through this building can remain untouched by its beauty.
The building is a celebration of Valencian life and culture. The façade of the building is festooned with oranges and roses, and mosaics by Josep Benliure in the original waiting room illustrate scenes from Valencian life.
Train Travel in Spain
I enjoyed travelling by train in Spain. Stations are right downtown; trains are comfortable, frequent and on time; and the fares are reasonable.
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