"Santa Apolonia" ( port. Santa Apolónia ) - station of the Lisbon metro . Located in the central part of the city. The terminal station is the Blue Line (Seagull Lines), the next station is Terreiro do Pasu . Opened December 19, 2007 . The station owes its name to the Santa Apolonia station, next to which it is located. From Portuguese, the name translates as " Saint Apollonia ." Located in the oldest historical district of Lisbon - Alfama .
| Santa Apolonia | |
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| Santa apolónia Blue line | |
| Lisbon Metro | |
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| opening date | December 19, 2007 |
| Type of | shallow |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Type of platforms | side |
| Architects | Leopoldo de almeida rosa |
| Artists | João Rodrigues Vieira |
| Exit to the streets | Infanta Don Enrique Avenue, Santa Apolonia Station |
| Mode of operation | 6:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Construction
After the separation of the Rosiu - Campo Grandi section from the Blue metro line, it was decided to extend the two lines formed to two major Lisbon stations. The green line goes to Cais do Sodre Station, the blue line to Santa Apolonia Station. Construction began back in 1997 , but proximity to the Tagus River negatively affected construction. Due to the high level of groundwater, construction was delayed for 10 years [1] .
Description
The architect of the station is Leopoldo di Almeida Rosa. Artist - Juan Rodrigues Vieira. The station is architecturally similar to the neighboring one, Terreiro do Pasu. Located parallel to the Santa Apolonia train station and has access to it. There is also an elevator for people with disabilities [2] .
Before descending to the platform, Juan Rodrigues Vieira posted a picture made of colored ceramic tiles, entitled "Tribute to the railroad." The painting is dedicated to the construction of the first Lisbon railway station in 1865 [2] .
Gallery
Landing platform
The painting "Tribute to the railroad"
Access Turnstiles
Entrance to the station
Links
Notes
- ↑ Metro: Rede ganha mais duas estações, no Terreiro do Paço e Santa Apolónia Expresso, December 19, 2007, expresso.sapo.pt
- ↑ 1 2 Metropolitano de Lisboa, EPE Station “Santa Apolonia” on the website of the Lisbon Metro (port.)