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Interior plaza in old Atocha station

The first thing one notices upon entering the station is that it appears you are still outside . The interior plaza features many palm trees and other green foliage , creating a park-like atmosphere . Built at the site of Madrid ’ s first inaugurated station from 1851 , the station was rebuilt in 1892 after a fire , and again in 1985 .

The original station building was constructed between 1895 and 1905 to replace a wooden original , and the imposing stone façade is an impressive sight . The domed building at Astrid square is an architectural highlight , as is the 185-metre-long iron and glass-vaulted ceiling covering the platforms .

38 December 2014