Gare de Belfort, Railway station and historical monument in Belfort, France
Gare de Belfort is a railway complex with a clock tower, passenger building, and freight hall constructed between 1936 and 1939. The ensemble features yellow brick facades and reinforced concrete structures that define the functionalism of that period.
The original station opened in 1858 to serve the railway connection between Paris and Mulhouse. The current building complex dates from the 1930s and was redesigned by architect Jules Bernaut according to modern standards.
The station takes its name from the city of Belfort and reflects the Art Deco design that was popular in the 1930s. Visitors can notice the yellow brick elements and elegant forms that express the modernity of that era.
The station is located on Avenue Wilson and connects Belfort with several major French cities via regional rail networks. The best time to visit is during regular operating hours when all facilities are fully operational.
The station was designated as a classified historical monument in 2015, recognizing its Art Deco architecture as part of France's 20th-century heritage. This recognition highlights the importance of its innovative concrete and brick construction method for railway architecture of that era.
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