Historic Facade of Haarlem Train Station | Wall Art
Fine Art Facade Photo from Historic Haarlem Railway
Train stations always feel like crossroads to me—places where stories overlap for a moment before continuing on in separate directions. Haarlem’s train station in the Netherlands is no exception. It’s one of those rare transit buildings that doesn’t just move people, it welcomes them—with design, with elegance, and with a sense of time standing still just long enough to be noticed.
I captured this facade on a quiet morning, when the station was nearly empty and the light was kind. The symmetry immediately pulled me in. From the bold “HAARLEM” sign above the arched doorway to the delicate brickwork and stained glass panels above, everything about this entrance speaks to a time when architecture still cared about grace—even in utilitarian spaces.
There’s something regal about this facade. The wrought iron columns flanking the arch feel like sentinels. The ornate crest above the windows suggests that stepping through this gate wasn’t just a departure—it was an occasion. And while the gate may be closed now, the detail within it invites closer inspection: the reflection in the wood, the gentle curve of the arch, the interplay of shadow and texture in every block and tile.
Photographing this in black and white was an easy decision. Colour would’ve distracted from what this image is really about: structure, craft, memory. This is a portrait of form and heritage. A place that’s seen generations come and go, but still stands proud and still.
The Haarlem train station isn’t the biggest, and it doesn’t scream for attention—but that’s what makes it special. It speaks in quiet lines, in honest materials, and in the patient elegance of something built to last.
If you’re drawn to old-world architecture and the kind of craftsmanship that whispers rather than shouts, you’ll want to browse both the Facade Photography Collection and the Dutch Wall Art Collection. These galleries are filled with places like this—real, worn, and worthy of a second look.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2024
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