Grand Central Station

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 Grand Central Station
 
Grand Central Terminal is not just a tourist attraction, it‘s one of the world‘s busiest train stations used by over 150,000 commuters daily. Upon approaching it, you will see a triumphant facade featuring a fifty foot pediment with statues of Hercules, Minerva and Mercury surrounding a thirteen foot clock.

This was designed by architect Whitney Warren in 1913. The interior of Grand Central is also an amazing sight and will transport you to a by gone era. The Main Concourse is of enormous proportions. With time, this magnificent work of art was decaying. Thanks to the ingenious work of ...


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