It's no secret that I love big cities - of course when it comes to visiting them. Valencia may not be that big, but for me, it was a real pleasure to take a walk that our son gave us. Actually, it is always a pleasure to be in Valencia as I like it a lot.
Yesterday morning, the three of us went to that city, fixed some things in his rented place and then went to the old city centre. He wanted to show me how beautifully everything was decorated in the centre and how the Christmas lights illuminated the streets, but we couldn't stay until dark. Early afternoon he had a bus to Barcelona where he would spend a couple of days, so we returned home after he left. Nevertheless, this walk, where he proudly guided us, made me happy.
One of the buildings we passed by was the train station. Its name is simply North Station. I asked my son if we could enter as well so he gladly guided us there too as a few times he travelled by train from this station. Right now he can't come to our city with the railways as there are still tracks that need to be fixed after the recent floods. The good news is that rail traffic has been restored in almost all the other directions.
The exterior of this building is eye-catching. It has two lateral towers and one central tower, with a clock and a big eagle on the top of it. You can see many decorative elements on the façade, like oranges and orange blossoms (Azahar) and the flag and coat of arms of Valencia. I found it odd to see so many red stars on the lateral towers; they made me feel like I was in some country of the former Soviet Union. But later I found out it was the emblematic symbol of Compañía de los Caminos de Hierro del Norte de España (Northern Spain Railway Company) - the company that commissioned the construction of this train station. They inaugurated the station in 1917.
When you enter, the first thing you see is the hall decorated with small tiles - glazed ceramics, and the ceiling. Like on the façade, here too I saw many oranges and plants as the main decorative elements, which undoubtedly allude to Valencia.
The pillars were decorated with glazed ceramics. How pretty are the hanging lamps around the pillars!
All windows and doors are made of solid wood and the stained glass windows feature floral elements, especially roses, oranges (again) and the Valencia flag.
Now you all know what time it was when I was at this train station. 😁
Walking around in this hall I could not find a calm place, there were quite a lot of people travelling at this time. It is normal, this it is a busy train station and when the passengers are greeted in this way, in several languages, then it is a pleasure to travel from here.
When I took the photo of the clock I spotted a separate hall where some passengers were buying their tickets. It was separated with a huge glass screen, even the doors were made of glass. It was like a beautiful showcase of art. Even though I didn't have to buy a ticket, I felt free to enter and take a few photos.
The walls were mosaics of glazed ceramics, with Valencian countryside motives. The ceiling was also awesome, illuminating the space with hanging lamps.
Motifs of the Valencian lagoon (l'Albufera), with the typical reed huts. You can't go wrong in guessing which city you are in. So bad I couldn't take better photos of all the details. This part of the station looked like a museum and not just a regular train station.
Well, this central part of the station can't showcase its beauty as it has been under maintenance work already for some time (as my son says). The roof is shaped like an arch with guides that represent the train tracks. It is a shame we can't see it better now, it is full of scaffolding and netting because of the work being done.
After leaving the building we went toward the city centre. Right next to this train station, there are other important buildings like the Plaza de Torros (bullring), hotels and bank buildings, the city hall etc.
Here I was standing almost in front of the city hall... we can still see the North Station from here in the distance. Is there a better location for a main train station in a city? You arrive and in no time can explore the historical centre. 😊
Nice!!! I wish we had grand train stations like this in the UK, all ours are pretty functional.
Your 2.35pm photo looks like a giant stretching its arms out
Haha, the 2:35 giant is sending a big hug to all of us 🤗
So beautiful building!! I loved the cerámica, the mural paintings and the lamps....!!
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Sólo he visto una estación de tren más bonita que ésta, estaba en Oporto. Pero bueno, tengo que viajar más para ver y comparar otras estaciones de tren. :D
Donde es Oporto?
Es una ciudad en Portugal.
My God!!! I went crazy... crazier than they are with those decorations everywhere, ceilings, walls, columns!!!! What a marvel, I love it!😃
Hahaha, don't go crazy! 😁
Well, maybe just a little bit, until it is safe to be crazy 😆
Cómo estará el tiempo estos días en Málaga...? Parece que estamos buscando alojamiento en Málaga, para tres días. 😋 Alguna recomendación qué zonas son buenas?
I don't have much idea about accommodation.... I will be at my friend's house for a few days and she has invited me... but she is not in Malaga.... She has invited the whole family. But I know very little about hotels😌
Enjoy your stay with your friend ;))
The part Conde de Ureña, which is up from Castillo de Gibralfaro, is ok district of Málaga? If you know... :)
She has a big house with a fireplace! Thank you!!!
That neighbourhood is close to the Victoria Forest with the carved forest, the two castles, it is very central and close to everything!!!! I have been there a few times, especially when I went to visit the forest.
Ok, thank you. At the moment the accommodation that I found there is my favourite then :)
We will see. My husband wanted to stay in Málaga for a few days and I have free days so that's it, if we find something interesting then I will see the angel lights haha :))
It would be great great great!!! You will love it! Don't miss the castles and the promenade. When I travel to the centre it's my favourite place to go!
Architecture has become dull and boring!
This on the other hand is jaw dropping! Especially the outside of the building. Here where we are in Mosselbay South Africa at the moment has some of the most beautifull buildings around... old and unique! Mostly the churches! They must have been GRAND back in the day!
Happy to see those buildings being preserved and maintained as they are!!
!PIZZA
Agree with you. And so important we maintain the old ones, to preserve something good from the past :)
Beautiful building!
Greetings!
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And it is even nicer seeing it in person, my photos are not perfect but I am glad you still found beauty in it. ;)
Greetings to you too, @mbracho 👋
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Oh my friend @mipiano what pleasant memories you bring me with your beautiful photos, this station is beautiful, I had the joy of knowing it, I love Valencia! Best regards a happy new year 🌻😘😘🤗
Hey there @mayramalu
Aw, that means we have been at the same place, just unfortunately not in the same time. Glad you also love Valencia 😇
Un saludo y feliz año nuevo :))
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This makes us miss our home - we're going to be back in Valencia in January!!!
May you enjoy your travels and have a pleasant journey back to Valencia 😇
Thank you 😇
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These old railway stations have so much charm with their mosaic tile at work, so much more interesting than te stel and glass things one sees in modern termini
Yes. And for example, the one with the astronauts and scientists you visited in Uzbekistan was awesome!
Thank you, hope you have a good new year celebration onwards and upwards for 2025
Hello, I love your walks through the cities of Spain, they reinforce my desire to one day visit the country where my ancestors came from. What a beautiful train station is a museum of fine arts. I would miss the train to stay there to admire so much beauty. Stained glass drawings with fine crystals everywhere. The ceiling and chandeliers are immensely beautiful. I am amazed, well the train station I usually visit is very simple. Thanks for taking us to Valencia and the train station in your post. As they say out there I'm freaking out, I'm over the moon in Valencia. Bye.
Indeed, it is like a museum of arts, one could stay there waiting for the train for a long time and observe the decoration. But I hope you would not miss the train 😁 I ma very glad you like to see the Spanish cities that I visit. today I visited a completely different building, yes in Spain but one would never guess it is actually here. Hope to post in one of these days :)
Very nice,railroad terminal. I liked how you went about photographing the clocks and marking time on your walk. So many stained glass windows and ornaments on walls and columns. Thank you @mipiano for the ride. Congratulations.🥰❤️🎄☃️
Thank you @mamani. The clocks were everywhere, like in every train station so we don't miss the ride; they also came into my photos. 😁
I hope you are well and having a nice Sunday 😇
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