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This is the traffic outside the station,which shows the density of people at all times within the building.You can clearly see the Neoclassical architecture and some of the statues at the top of the building. This shows the beauty of the building along with the controlled chaos that it contains.
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Gare du Nord – A station of expansion and change
Built in 1865, this train station has been a powerhouse for the 700,000 people it holds at any given time. Jacques Ignace Hittorff, the architect for the building, wanted the building to be beautiful on the exterior, and serve a purpose in the…