A Son of the Rock

My first glimpse of Helsinki Central Railway Station was from a distance. I had seen this clock tower on the way to the Sibelius Monument and thought, that looks deco, so resolved to photograph it on the way back:-

We wandered closer to investigate and discovered the building it served is the Central Railway Station. I suppose technically it’s not Deco as it was designed and built before 1920. It has elements of Art Nouveau tipping over into Deco though. The building is a masterpiece.

This is only its side entrance:-

Close-up on arched window. Note also canopy and doors:-

The interior was stunnning. This, arched ceiling, clock, interior partition windows is the least of it. The light fitting is a bit modern, though:-

Great decoration below arched ceiling:-

Looking towards main entrance. Rule of three in partition windows. Great decoration on pillars and surround:-

Concourse:-

Arched window from inside:-

This arched partition window is wonderful:-

Hallway:-

Detail:-

Another arched window:-

There’s more of this to come!