April 29, 2012

São Bento Train Station – Portugal

You may have noticed by now I’ve got the travel bug. If it were up to me (aka if I had the money) I would leave town and spend a couple months exploring Europe. But until then, all I can do is explore Europe from my fingertips. Thanks Google.
 
With a French Renaissance touch, this train station (previously a convent) was completed in 1916. The interior is covered in azulejo - ceramic panels, showing historic events painted by Jorge Colaço.

Other fun facts: the station itself is a 15 minute walk to the Port Wine industry where you can get free tours and samples. The Portuguese make sure you travel with your bellies and mind satisfied. ;)



 




Pictures & info found on goOporto, and New Media Replublic