Gare du Nord, Paris

Unsurprisingly, one of the world's most beautiful cities also has one of the most beautiful train stations. The Gare du Nord, which first stood in operation in 1864, is a magnificent work of architecture. The decorations on it go well with its neoclassical design. These consist of the 23 female statues on the facade that stand in for the places the railway line goes.

This magnificent Beaux Arts complex in Paris's 10th arrondissement is one of the world's oldest rail stations, as well as one of the busiest and possibly the most magnificent. The façade is adorned with twenty-three female statues, each representing a destination served by the rail line. The interior of the station is illuminated by soaring windows, and the train shed's glass-and-cast-iron roof is a triumphant marriage of engineering and beauty.