Utrecht Maliebaan railway station, Railway station in Utrecht, Netherlands
Utrecht Maliebaan railway station is a station building in Utrecht, Netherlands, constructed in the 19th century and distinguished by a tall central section with two long wings. The structure frames a spacious passenger hall in the middle, which forms the main feature of the building.
The station was designed by architect Dolf van Gendt and opened in 1874 as part of the Hilversum-Lunetten railway line. Its architecture has shaped the appearance of this transportation hub in Utrecht ever since.
The building has housed the Dutch Railway Museum since 1954, where visitors can follow the evolution of train transportation across different periods of Dutch history. The collection shows how trains and travel in the country changed over time.
The station is located at coordinates 52.087222, 5.131389 in Utrecht and easy to find for visitors. An active line from the location allows smooth access to the museum and railway facilities.
A memorial on the station grounds has commemorated since 2015 around 1,200 Jewish citizens who were deported from this location to concentration camp Westerbork during World War II. This quiet tribute preserves memory of this tragic chapter in the station's history.
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