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05-DEC-2014

Rossio Train Station

The Rossio Train Station is not just one of the most eye-catching architectural landmarks of Lisbon, but also one of the most intriguing train stations in Europe. The station was built in the late 19th century (between 1886 and 1887) by order of the Portuguese Royal Railway Company, which commissioned Jose Luis Monteiro to design the structure. The station, back then called the Central Train Station, would make the connection between the city of Lisbon and Sintra. Until now, the Rossio Train Station has lost mush of its infrastructural importance, but it remains a tourist curiosity and a notable sight in Lisbon. The building strikes by its facade designed as a mix of Romantic and Neo-Manueline elements, which is enough to say in order to realize the decorative complexity of the facade. On top of the lush decorations, there are also a clock placed in an elegant turret and two horseshoe-shaped portals which peg out the entrance.

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Paula Krugerud17-Feb-2015 15:26
Incredible architecture...well captured!
John Barreiro15-Feb-2015 04:44
Another fine image that brings back old memories. I took the train to Sintra then the open air train to the coast.
Milan Vogrin03-Feb-2015 06:31
Very nice night shot! V!
Ton T.29-Jan-2015 18:22
Very beautiful architecture! V+
BAS Photography28-Jan-2015 17:32
Lovely night picture with great architecture! ~V~
Zoltán Balogh28-Jan-2015 13:06
Marvellois architecture and shot! V
Allan Jay26-Jan-2015 05:49
Stunning star burst and excellent lighting!
Roland25-Jan-2015 20:42
This is so beautiful at night. The architectural design of the entrance is outstanding. V
Ken Chambers ARPS23-Jan-2015 22:10
Wonderful Train Station, every town should have one like it !
hamery23-Jan-2015 18:53
lovely starbrust and the beautiful station, Jose. Great capture. V
François Fauchard23-Jan-2015 14:14
Beautiful night view of the station. Front doors are original! V
Richard Townsend23-Jan-2015 09:35
Super night-time shot of this unusual building. V
Helen Betts23-Jan-2015 05:31
What a beautiful building, and you captured it in great light. V.
Mary Hamilton23-Jan-2015 04:30
Lovely night photo. The colors are so pretty.
Julie Oldfield23-Jan-2015 02:56
The is a beautiful building. The light is very well done. V
Dennis Hoyne23-Jan-2015 02:17
A quaint and lovely structure, beautifully photographed!
Jean D23-Jan-2015 01:53
Terrific capture of this lovely architecture along with captioned info, Jose. ~V
Gill Kopy23-Jan-2015 01:47
The architecture is so beautiful - the night light seems to emphasize the lines V
Walter Otto Koenig22-Jan-2015 23:58
What an unusual building with these two horse shoe shaped entrances. Very nice lighting. "V"
Carol Rollins22-Jan-2015 23:35
That is a gorgeous train station. Excellent shot.
peterjay4522-Jan-2015 22:08
Beautiful railway station, very well shot.
John Reynolds LRPS22-Jan-2015 21:53
Wonderful architecture for a railway station. V.
Anitta22-Jan-2015 21:38
Another fantastic low light capture. And I agree. Such fabulous architecture. V
Chris Spracklen22-Jan-2015 21:33
Superb night shot of this magnificent structure, Jose. *V*
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS22-Jan-2015 21:04
Wonderful light burst, and really beautiful train station! ~V~
John Hamers22-Jan-2015 20:58
Beautiful night shot with great light on the building. V!
Fabienne22-Jan-2015 20:39
Belle image. Je trouve les portes en forme de fer à cheval sont magnifique.
Jola Dziubinska22-Jan-2015 20:30
Beautiful night shot, very nice architecture. V.
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