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10 delicious metro stations, similar to underground museum
Famous artists, architects and designers have worked on the aprons of subways and junctions in Naples, Stockholm, Kiev and Moscow to create small masterpieces on the planet Earth. But, like any treasure, they are hidden under the ground. < Website shows the ten stunning metro stations from different cities around the world.
Toledo Station (Naples) h3> This is quite futuristic station, opened in 2002, is the work of Catalan architect Oscar Tusketsa, an old friend of Salvador Dali. Design was created from small pieces of blue and white mosaic, symbolizing the ascent to the seventh heaven ... thanks escalators!
T station - Central (Stockholm) h3> The station is located at a depth of 34 meters under the ground, carved into the rock and then covered with concrete, one half of its blue, and the other painted murals, like the station at this cave. It is located in the district of Norrmalm, between Sergels Torg Square and the street Vasagatan and is connected directly to the central station of Stockholm.
The station Mayakovskaya (Moscow) h3> This station Zamoskvoretskaya line of the Moscow Metro, which opened in 1938, named in honor of the Soviet poet Vladimir Mayakovsky. Set of ceiling delicately decorated with a hammer and sickle, while the columns are lined with steel. Without a doubt, this is a favorite of Muscovites station.
The station Marienplatz (Munich) h3> Updated in 2006. Station Marienplatz in Munich is an optional stop Deutsche Bahn and one of the most important underground stations Bavarian city. It is hard to imagine that in this tunnel is located ... Metro!
Formosa Boulevard Station (Taiwan) h3> This magnificent underground station in the city of Kaohsiung, opened in September 2008, is the most imposing glass structure in the world. «Dome of light» (light dome) by Italian artist Narcissus Kvolyata consists of 4,500 glass panels. This code shows the history of human life through the prism of the four elements: Earth, Water, Light and Fire
Sightseeing Tunnel Bund (Shanghai) h3> It is not the traditional metro, but worth it to look at him! Under the rhythms of house music, tourists rush to sit in the booth to enjoy a unique light show of light and color modulations of different genres.
Avtovo Station (Saint-Petersburg) h3> Avtovo station is located on the 1 line of the St. Petersburg metro. Upon entering the building in the neoclassical style, the dome and the stucco ornament that you breath away, you will find yourself on the platform, lit by chandeliers as if from the castle ... Do not rush to go in the car!
Olayas Station (Lisbon) h3> Olayas - the red line station of Lisbon Metro. For those who love the stained glass windows and bright colors, design installation on the ceiling of the Portuguese artists will fill you with life-giving light.
Station Golden Gate (Kiev) h3> Marble floor, the chandelier with lamps shaped like candles, all made of white polished marble ... Really amazing!
Drassanes Station (Barcelona) h3> This magnificent plant with futuristic lines - the product of two Spanish architects Eduardo Gutierrez Fernandez Jordi Munne and Rio, founder of ON-A Arquitectura studio. If you find yourself in one of the Star Wars episodes.
