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| The ticket counter also looks like a great temple: 'Distribution des Billets'; the Salle d'Attente (waiting room) is to the right. |
This railway station from French colonial days was designed in a 'néo-mauresque' style by architect Albert Ballu and built by the enterprise of the Perret Brothers. It incorporates elements from the three main religions of the Middle East: its exterior aspect is that of a mosque, where the clock tower has the appearance of a minaret; the grills of the doors windows and ceiling of the qoubba (dome) have the Star of David; while interior paintings of the ceilings have Christian beliefs.
A gallery of present day pictures is here.
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