The Most Beautiful Train Stations in the World

Milan’s central train station looks pretty much exactly as you’d imagine it. There are a blend of styles at play here, from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, but the entire building is imbued with a classic sense of Roman monumentality. The imposing facade, 200m (656ft) wide, is guarded by two intricately sculpted pegasus statues, while interiors are equally inspiring, as grand stone walls curve into the station’s glass ceilings. In classic Milanese fashion, there’s plenty of high-end shops within the station too, so you can grab a pair of Armani jeans or a Swarovski watch before boarding your train. Our nine-day Classic Northern Italy by Train trip features a number of iconic train stations, including Rome Termini and Florence Santa Maria Novella, before reaching our final destination of Milan at Stazione Centrale.