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Estacion Internacional de Canfranc
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AlbertSalichs
Manresa, Spain10,524 contributions
Great building! Very interesting history!
Oct 2020 • Friends
Estación Internacional de Canfranc is the tren station located in the little town called Canfranc near the border between Spain and France, in the Pyrenees. It was built in the beginning of the 20th Century, but it was inaugurated in 1928 and due to the Spanish War and 2nd World War it could not be used until some years after. Really it has a brief, but very interesting history. Also, years after, this place was not used as a very important border point, so the train station was abandoned and bad preserved. Nowadays, it is an impressive building, where you can learn about the history of the region in a guided visit, but only you can see one of the rooms with original furniture, because it was being restored and in a near future converted in a 5* hotel. In fact, nowadays, you can go to Zaragoza from here in a long travel in one of the five or six trains, which arrive there everyday. A hidden gem (an for me an unknown place) in the region. A top building and history!
Written December 2, 2020
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Sally Kate
Jaca, Spain20 contributions
Monumental!
Jan 2020
Canfranc was a smallish village near the Aragonese border in the central Pyrenees. Towards the end of the 19th century it was decided that a railway line should be built across the mountain pass, the last stage being an eight-kilometre tunnel opening out into the steep, narrow valley of Arañones. On the 18th July 1928, King Alfonso XIII inaugurated the massive station building, designed to impress travellers with its grandeur and modernity. The railway line in France was closed when a bridge fell down in 1970, but in Spain trains have continued to run, slowly and not very frequently, but they run.
The station, on the other hand, was allowed to go to rack and ruin until recently, when the Aragonese government bought it. A fair amount of work has been done and more will be needed, but what we saw was truly impressive. A guide took us in and explained the history of the building and the adventures of the railway in both Civil and World War. Depth interesting and worthwhile.
Written January 18, 2020
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titfa
Altea la Vella, Spain26 contributions
Stunning architecture
Sep 2021
When we visited in September 2021 it still is not possible to enter the building as it is under renovation but from outside it is amazing. Pass through the building towards the new station and walk to the old tunnel entrance which is now used as escape tunnel for the new road tunnel. Cafe opposite has good old photos of the station as was
Written September 22, 2021
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Julea F
7 contributions
Tour cheap but get what you pay for only €4
Feb 2020
We knew tour was only in Spanish or French so on the plus side good that the guide did speak English and gave us each an Audio guide with headphones while he talked to the rest of the group (30) . We only walked under tunnel to ticket office and stood about reading info on the walls for 40 mins. Last chapter on audio guide was about the platform but we never went out there as is is barred now due to works even though on Saturday no work going on. Told by guide the audio guide is out dated when i asked about why it mentioned going out to the platform. It is the only way though into the booking hall so probably worth the €4 if you don't need to drive too far to get there. We had much more fun walking the grounds outside to the rear which are easy to access.
Written February 24, 2020
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jaimeelsabio
Maryland4,162 contributions
A large construction area right now
May 2022 • Couples
The formerly abandoned station is being refurbished, cannot be entered, and is surrounded by fencing. By walking around to the backside of the building one can glimpse a few remaining unrestored buildings and train cars. Once completed it will be magnificent.
Written May 22, 2022
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frenst
Bogota, Colombia62 contributions
Canfranc, still in my memory
Jul 2012 • Couples
There has been nearly six months since we (my wife and I) visited Canfranc Estacion, and still cannot forget the great time we had.
It´s a small and beautiful town, close to the top of the Pyrenees, with a majestic sight, quietness, and interest architecture. In the city center of Canfranc Estacion, is the abandoned Train Station, it’s really worth to check it out and get many pics. The architecture is really impressive, although its close and you cannot enter. I hope someday the French government let the train buzz again in the Pyrenees.
The station is not the only thing you do there, for example we started the St. Jaques trail to Jaca (31Km).
As well, if you are someone who likes to climb mountains and hilltops, it’s a place for you. There are several famous mountains there, trials, hill climb, vertical climb, lakes, ibones, and many more.
There are a few pubs near the Station where you can buy drinks and food, but let me say to you, these guys cook wonderful.
We stayed the night near the Station in a hotel called ´Pepito Grillo´, one of my quietest nights in live, I really have rest (40€).
Now, working in my home town, am still thinking when would be my next time in Canfranc.
Hope these review help you find your way to Canfranc Estacion. Cheers.
Fredo.
Written January 17, 2013
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Eddy J
L'Alfas del Pi, Spain153 contributions
Wow !
May 2018 • Solo
Don't just take the Somport Tunnel when you're passing the Spanish/French border ! Take at least once the exit to Canfranc Estación, you won't regret it. You can take a guided tour but if you're a little bit adventurous you can try to get to the "forbidden" places. Before you vist this place, please take a look at the history of the station, that makes it more interesting.
Written June 5, 2018
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Lynne S
Pwllheli, UK16 contributions
Amazing Building
Nov 2019
After watching Chris Tarrant visiting this station on TV we decided to call in. Unfortunately we could not go inside the building because of the building works, but definitely going to revisit when renovations are complete. It is a stunning building
Written December 6, 2019
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Arpia4
Sherborne, UK83 contributions
Abandoned train station
May 2019
This abandoned building is one of a kind. It is huge and beautifully designed. It is placed against mountain rock and the river. It is worth it the detour coming from France and crossing the Pyrenees. Not much inside yet, but the beauty and grandeur it is for all to see on the outside.
Written October 23, 2019
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Francois B
Saint-Fargeau-Ponthierry, France100 contributions
Incredible place to visit
Nov 2019
Although it's not possible to stand on the platform located between the French and the Spanish rails, this incredible monument stands in the middle of mountains. Restoring it permits to remind last century and rail history.
Written November 20, 2019
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