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Canfranc Rail Station, Spain

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Year: 1928. Lenght: 240 meters.

In Spain, there is the abandoned train station called Canfranc. Once trains that connect Spain with neighboring France were departing from there every day. On the way of these trains there has been a bridge that collapsed during an accident. Because of this, trains have to be suspended. The structure hasn’t been restored, and the train station went completely empty with time.

The Canfranc Railway Station is a true architectural landmark. The huge building built in the tradition of Art Nouveau is 240 meters long. The site has 300 windows and 150 doors. Opening of the railway station took place in 1928. In the first half of the 20th century, it was called the most beautiful train station in the world. In 1965, the luxury train station attracted the attention of the director David Lean. He shot several scenes of the Doctor Zhivago movie there.

The station went desolated in 70s of the last century. For several years, it was full of burglars and vandals. A new stage in the history of the old station began in 1985, when a scientific community became interested in it. For many years, scientists have searched for a suitable location for a secret lab. In the 80s the laboratory was set in the abandoned tunnels of the station. The test facility, which carried out various physical experiments, is still working now. That’s a protected object, so tourists are allowed visiting the building of the abandoned station only in the framework of organized tours. Next - Chateau Miranda


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ATM bankomat: 'Ibercaja' located in 0.12 km ( check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Transpemer' is located in 20 km ( on the map).
Fuel station: 'Cepsa' in 3.18 km
Supermarket: 'Supermercado Alto Aragon' in 0.21 km
Parking: 'Aparcamiento - Canal Roya' in 2.79 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia Mª Mar Martínez' in 8 km
Police station: 'Dirección General de la Policía' in 0.65 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Restaurante Ara' in 0.07 km
Railway station: 'Canfranc' in 0.11 km

Nearest airports:
 »  Tarbes-Lourdes Airport LDE - in 64 km
 »  Pau Pyrenees Airport PUF - in 70 km
 »  Pamplona Airport PNA - in 91 km
 »  Anglet Airport BIQ - in 114 km
 »  San Sebastian Airport EAS - in 123 km
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Best hotels near Canfranc Rail Station

Casa Marieta

Located in 0 km from Canfranc Rail Station
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Rooms: 3
Each heated double room is individually themed and has a private bathroom including hydro massage shower. Rooms offer a street view and also include … More: photo, rates and booking
Santa Cristina Petit Spa

Located in 1 km from Canfranc Rail Station
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Rooms: 56
The rooms at Santa Cristina Spa have views of the mountains. They have TV, air conditioning and safe. Santa Cristina's spa includes a gym, … More: photo, rates and booking
Apartamentos Pirineos

Located in 4 km from Canfranc Rail Station
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Rooms: 13
Each cosy Pirineos apartment offers central heating and wonderful mountain views. There is a living area with sofa beds, and a sleeping area … More: photo, rates and booking
Hotel Europa

Located in 6 km from Canfranc Rail Station
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Rooms: 37
The hotel is located in a peaceful natural area of the Pyrenees. It has impressive mountain views, and is an ideal base for outdoor activities. There … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Canfranc Rail Station - Formigal

On top of this, the traditions of hot Ibiza are alive and cherished in the snowy Spanish valley. The Anayet zone is a popular location of daily open-air concerts, and everyone is welcome to attend them. Do you want to listen to popular electronic music? Welcome to any of the local restaurants that play pleasant tunes on their open terraces.

Nowadays, tourists can get to Formigal from the Catalan capital, Barcelona. The city’s international airport accommodates flights from many countries of the world. In Barcelona, tourists can choose a bus transfer that will take them to the Spanish ski resort in five to six hours. It is also possible to make a domestic flight from Barcelona to Saragossa. It takes only one and a half hours to reach Formigal from Saragossa. When traveling from the French city of Toulouse, the total journey length will be four and a half hours.
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