São Bento Railway Station (Porto)

Portugal / Norte / Porto / Praça de Almeida Garrett
 train station, head house (train station)
The first train arrived here in 1896, but the building (designed with a French Renaissance touch) was only officially inaugurated in 1916 where a convent once stood.
Around 20,000 magnificent tiles alluding to the history of transport and Portugal cover most of the atrium. They're the work of artist Jorge Colaço and date from 1916.
The most remarkable panels are those showing King João I and Queen Philippa of Lancaster by the city's cathedral in 1387, Prince Henry the Navigator conquering Ceuta in Morocco, and a representation of the Battle of Arcos de Valdevez.

On Sunday mornings there's a fascinating pet market outside the station.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/São_Bento_Railway_Station
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Coordinates:   41°8'43"N   8°36'34"W

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