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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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victorswan07-Feb-2015 17:20
Very nice detail and lighting. very special the Double horseshoes doorwayes"V"
Dan Greenberg01-Feb-2015 19:36
Double horseshoes. I like it. ~V~
Jean-Gregoire Marin31-Jan-2015 21:16
Very nice image, I love the style, V
Julie Oldfield31-Jan-2015 15:39
Excellent. The light is wonderful. V
Range View 30-Jan-2015 02:56
This is a very unique entrance to the train station, very colorful. V
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Carol Rollins30-Jan-2015 01:13
Great shot of these unique entrance points!
Dave Berry30-Jan-2015 00:19
That is a beautiful entry. I have never seen anything like it. V
janescottcumming29-Jan-2015 19:26
It certainly is eye-catching! Cool shot. V
Ton T.29-Jan-2015 18:26
Yes great! V
bill friedlander29-Jan-2015 16:40
Beautiful entrance from the delicate wood tracery to the robust stone arches. V
coaster29-Jan-2015 16:15
The portals are beautiful; great evening shot.
Walter Otto Koenig29-Jan-2015 15:42
Really like these unusual horseshoe shaped doors. Very nice detail and lighting. "V"
Stephanie29-Jan-2015 14:19
What a pretty and interesting entryway to the train station! V
Jim Coffman29-Jan-2015 14:15
Wow, this is one fancy train station! Nice capture!!
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet29-Jan-2015 13:44
Great mood!
Industrial Heritage29-Jan-2015 13:44
Very rare design for a station. Love that ghost in the middle
danad29-Jan-2015 13:38
A stunning facade ! V.
Neal Nye29-Jan-2015 12:03
Wonderfully illuminated. Those ghostly figures are so intriguing!
Yvonne29-Jan-2015 10:22
What a magnificent entry to the station, fabulous image Jose! v
Tom LeRoy29-Jan-2015 10:03
Wow, what a beautiful train station entryway, looks great in this fine night shot. V
barbarajoy29-Jan-2015 09:55
Fantastic entrance to the train station! Good light and the people give the scene perspective. Really love this. V
Richard Townsend29-Jan-2015 09:07
I really like the contrast of the substantial stonework and the delicate wooden frames they contain. Great lighting and the "ghost legs" made me smile :) V
Anitta29-Jan-2015 08:16
Wow! Fabulous architecture. Love those door ways. V
Helen Betts29-Jan-2015 06:50
That is one of the most interesting entryways I've ever seen! Light and detail are excellent, and I like the person in motion as well. V.
Gerard Koehl29-Jan-2015 05:41
Cette entrée est magnifique. V
Gill Kopy29-Jan-2015 04:37
Such a beautiful entrance so nicely emphasized by night lighting V
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