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There isn?t a better way to start your day other than watching inspiring art, or in this case interior photographs, on your way to work, eh" Being more visited than prominent art galleries, many governments started paying attention to the architecture of metro stations. Some metro stations are being transformed into halls of art showcasing the cultural heritage of the country. Some appear to be classical like the Russian stations, others are inspired by marine cultures like the ones in Sweden, and others are abstract and vividly-colored like those in Germany.
While designing captivating interiors for these stations, architects take into consideration the easy in and outflow of passengers, protection from groundwater, as well as good ventilation. Now, we will show you 10 extraordinary interior photographs of metro stations, from around the world, which almost feel like part of a science fiction movie. Here’s a spoiler: Germany dominates the list!
1)  Bund Sightseeing Tunnel – Shanghai, China
Image via mic-ro.com
The sightseeing tunnel runs from the Bund at the end of Nanjing Rd. to the Oriental Pearl TV Tower in Pudong. Its interior walls are adorned with changing colors and scenes to amuse the visitors during their journey across the tunnel.
2)  Arts Et Métiers Station, Paris, France
Photography: samshushung via imgur
This station got its name from the Museum of Arts and Crafts, located right a...