Keleti Pályaudvar

On the way home from our visit to the Liszt Academy, we decide to stop at Keleti Pályaudvar, one of the three main train stations in Budapest. Along the way, I found this display of shoes in an alleyway that I thought seemed ripe for a photo.



In front of the station is a open square that allows a view of the adjoining streets and buildings. Across the street from the station is this view of what Budapest looks like with its mix of old and new, ornate and plain, and gothic and roman styles.

In the square is this statue of a Hungarian politician, Baross Gábor (1848-1892). He contributed greatly to the development of the railroads.

And behind this statue, is the train station. Quite an imposing building. One that we felt need a closer look.

The front facade is filled with statues and lots of neoclassical forms.

And glass. Huge window and a tiny seeming clock in the center.

The ironwork of the doors is impressive.

And inside is this cavernous area for the trains to disgorge and take on passengers.

Looking back out the expanse of glass at the front of the building, you can see the city waiting for all the exiting people.

Unlike train stations we've been in the England, this is a spartan place with few restaurants (we count 1). It seems that Budapest has elected to get rid of ticket offices and install ticket machines. Thus, there is very little going on here except people getting on and off the trains.

People walking under a roof of glass and wood along a wall of classical design seems to be what there is to see in this place.