Peloponnisou Railway Station

What I can see

The building is 63m long and has neoclassical and Art Nouveau elements. It consists of a central two-storey section with side ground floor wings, the ends of which mimic the central section. The central part and the ends are covered with curved metal sheets, while the wings have a wooden roof. The “bugnato” masonry is used on all sides, and the building is distinguished for the arched openings, the wooden doors and the decorative strips that surround it. It is among the first examples of industrial architecture in Greece, and it is a very interesting combination of functionality, simplicity and decorative elements.

What I can't see

It is a listed monument, and there are similarities with other railway stations, such as those in Istanbul, Moscow, Toulouse, Varna and other cities. During its operation the ticket office was on the ground floor of the main building,  with the staff dining room located upstairs. The stationmaster’s office, the lounge, and the café were located in the north wing, while the south wing held the luggage compartments and staff offices. Its name derives from the fact that this station served the interconnection of Athens with the Peloponnese; it was constructed earlier than the neighbouring Larissa Station, which connected Athens with Central Greece, Thessaly and later with Macedonia and Thrace.

Info

• Address: Sidirodromon St.

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