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The world’s most beautiful subway stations are in Taiwan again — Formosa Boulevard Station makes the list!

Published: 2026-09-25 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-25 — International media outlet CNN announced on November 24 the world’s 17 most beautiful subway stations, with Kaohsiung MRT’s Formosa Boulevard Station once again taking the global stage and making Taiwan proud. Unlike past perceptions of subway stations as typically gray and dull...

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International media outlet CNN announced on November 24 the world’s 17 most beautiful subway stations, with Kaohsiung MRT’s Formosa Boulevard Station once again taking the global stage and making Taiwan proud. Unlike past perceptions of subway stations as typically gray and dull, an increasing number of people now view these spaces as showcases of cultural identity and creative design. Visiting these stations is no longer just about commuting — it's also about experiencing the unique atmosphere and artistic heritage left behind in these urban spaces.

Kaohsiung MRT’s Formosa Boulevard Station has once again ranked among the world’s most beautiful subway stations. (Photo provided / Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation)

The top six of CNN’s seventeen most beautiful subway stations are:

1. United States: Fulton Transit Center in New York
A transportation hub in Manhattan, it features a circular atrium woven from steel that illuminates the entire station, creating a highly dreamy ambiance.

A circular window crafted from glass and steel, radiating a futuristic feel. (Image source / trends)

Sunlight streams through the atrium, brightening the interior of the subway. (Image source / archpaper)

2. Germany: Westfriedhof in Munich
Westfriedhof in Munich was completed in 1998 and gained fame three years later after the addition of 11 massive round lighting fixtures. The entire subway station is composed of blue, yellow, and red color schemes, making it feel like stepping into a dreamlike transit space.

The blue, yellow, and red color palettes give the space an eerie yet beautiful aesthetic. (Image source / chicquero)

A platform that feels like a journey into a dream. (Image source / leblogdelaville)

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