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These are two of the 23 statues on the Gare du Nord station. These women represent 23 different countries that can all be reached with the use of this station. They are beautiful and add to the true identity of the building.
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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…