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"Travelers have chosen Groningen Station as the most beautiful station in the Netherlands. The Valkenburg station finished in second place."
Groningen Station. Looks fine on the outside but the inside is spectacular. Note that this Dutch style has inspired train station in other countries as well.
The runner up, Valkenburg station.
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