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A special Royal Destination: Barcelona França Railway Station

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Railway Stations, trains, and the movement of people always fascinated me, especially when they have special Royal History as it is in the case of the Barcelona França Railway Station or Estació de França. Barcelona França Railway Station Some history The railway station was built in the 19th century and opened in 1848. As in the name, it was a stop for trains who came from France. It also served North East Catalonia and the Costa Brava as well. In 1929 the Barcelona França Railway Station was re-opened for the international Exhibition. Barcelona França Railway Station  The station was designed by architect Pedro Muguruza and inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII of Spain . Source picture: Wikipedia The railway station had another big renovation between 1988 and 1992. It re-opened for the Olympic Games of 1992. Barcelona França Railway Station  Architecture For me this is one of the most beautiful railway stations of Spain. It has an amazing mix

Today in History - May 5th. 1835 - First Rail Transport in Belgium

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Trainworld (Schaarbeek) May 5th. 1835 marks an important historical event for Belgium. The first Rail Transport in Belgium between Brussels and Mechelen (in English: Mechlin) was opened. Railway Station in Sint-Niklaas After splitting from the Netherlands King Leopold of Belgium and his ministers decided to stimulate the industry. King Leopold I of Belgium Belgium became a railway center of the region. Nowadays Belgium still has a very good Railway connection between the major cities (although the punctuality could be better ...). The railwaystation of Brussels. Railway Station of Antwerp, Belgium