Gare du Nord Beaux-Arts Facade with Allegorical Statues, Paris

Paris Nord Train Station 2017
Paris Nord Train Station 2017.

Gare du Nord in Paris is shown from the station’s main Beaux-Arts facade, rebuilt to designs by architect Jacques-Ignace Hittorff and opened in 1864. The monumental front includes allegorical statues representing destinations and cities historically linked to the railway network served from Paris-Nord. Gare du Nord is one of Europe’s busiest passenger stations, handling SNCF mainline and suburban traffic as well as RER, Métro, and international services including Eurostar.

Photo taken in September 2017.

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