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{{Short description|Railway station in Genoa, Italy}}
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|name = Genova Brignole
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|locale = Piazza Verdi<br>16120 Genova
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|province = [[Province of Genoa|Genoa]]
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|platforms = 9 pass + 2 freight
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|manager = [[Rete Ferroviaria Italiana]]<br>[[Grandi Stazioni]]
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'''Genova Brignole''' [[railway station]] is the second largest station of [[Genoa]], northern [[Italy]]; it is located on ''Piazza Verdi'' in the town center at the foot of the Montesano hill (the main long-distance station is [[Genova Piazza Principe railway station|Genova Piazza Principe station]]). Brignole is used by about 60,000 passengers a day and 22,000,000 per year.<ref name=fs>{{cite web| title= Genova Brignole| work= Italy’s major stations| publisher= [[Ferrovie dello Stato]]| url= http://www.grandistazioni.it/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=850172ceeae7b110VgnVCM1000003f16f90aRCRD| accessdate= 2 January 2010| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120717081337/http://www.grandistazioni.it/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=850172ceeae7b110VgnVCM1000003f16f90aRCRD| archive-date= 17 July 2012| url-status= dead}}</ref>
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|metro = Genoa (coming soon)
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'''Genova Brignole''' railway station is a major station of [[Genoa]], northern [[Italy]]; it is located on ''Piazza Verdi'' in the town center at the foot of the Montesano hill. The main long distance station is [[Genova Piazza Principe railway station|Genova Piazza Principe station]]. It is used by about 60,000 passengers a day and 22,000,000 per year.<ref name=fs>{{cite web | title= Genova Brignole|work=Italy’s major stations | publisher=[[Ferrovie dello Stato]] | url=http://www.grandistazioni.it/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=850172ceeae7b110VgnVCM1000003f16f90aRCRD |accessdate= 2 January 2010 }}</ref>


== History==
== History==
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The first station was built in 1868, but the current building was opened in 1905 for the Genoa international exposition.{{Citation needed|reason=There was no Genoa International Exhibition in 1905, only in 1892, and in 1914. EXPO 1905 was in Liège, EXPO 1906 was in Milan.|date=August 2013}} A project proposal was presented in 1902 by the engineer Giovanni Ottino that provided for a building of {{Convert|105|m|ft}} in length, divided into three buildings on a central axis of symmetry. The building incorporates romantic "renaissance" themes of the French school of architecture, enriched by extensive decorations. The pilaster jambs and frames of the first floor are mostly white. The Roman-style facade, overlooking Piazza Verdi, is decorated with stucco and stone from the quarries of [[Montorfano]]. The walls of the rooms inside are decorated with frescoes by De Servi, Berroggio and Grifo.<ref name=fs/>
The first station was built in 1868, but the current building was opened in 1905 for the Genoa international exposition.<ref name=stazionidelmondo>{{cite web | title= Genova Brignole | publisher=Stazioni del Mondo | url=http://www.stazionidelmondo.it/genovabrignole.htm| accessdate= 2 January 2010
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|language=Italian }}</ref> A project proposal was presented in 1902 by the engineer Giovanni Ottino that provided for a building for a 105 metre long, divided into three buildings on a central axis of symmetry. The building incorporates romantic "renaissance" themes of the of the French school of architecture, enriched by extensive decorations. The pilaster jambs and frames of the first floor are mostly white. The Roman-style facade, overlooking Piazza Verdi, is decorated with stucco and stone from the quarries of [[Montorfano]]. The walls of the rooms inside are decorated with frescoes by De Servi, Berroggio and Grifo.<ref name=fs/>


==Current station==
==Current status==
The station is on the [[Pisa–La Spezia–Genoa railway|line to Rome]] and trains operate from it to [[Genoa–Milan railway|Milan]], [[Turin–Genoa railway|Turin]] and [[Genoa–Ventimiglia railway|the French border]] at [[Ventimiglia railway station|Ventimiglia]].
The station is on the [[Pisa–La Spezia–Genoa railway|line to Rome]] and trains operate from it to [[Genoa–Milan railway|Milan]], [[Turin–Genoa railway|Turin]], and [[Genoa–Ventimiglia railway|the French border]] at [[Ventimiglia railway station|Ventimiglia]].


The station is divided into several levels:<ref name=fs/>
The station is composed of several levels:<ref name=fs/>
*basement: central heating, store rooms and accommodation;
*basement: central heating, store rooms and accommodation;
*street level: ticket offices, shops, and [[Ferrovie dello Stato]] (FS) offices;
*street level: ticket offices, shops, and [[Ferrovie dello Stato]] (FS) offices;
*mezzanine: platform level, occupied by restaurants, waiting room, and local FS offices;
*mezzanine: platform level, occupied by restaurants, waiting room, and local FS offices;
*upstairs: FS headquarters offices and accommodation.
*upstairs: FS headquarters offices and accommodation.
The station has 9 passenger platforms and 2 freight platforms. It is controlled by [[Grandi Stazioni]], a subsidiary of [[Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane|FS]], that took over the development of major Italian railway stations.
The station has 9 passenger platforms and 2 freight platforms.<ref name=stazionidelmondo/> It has been part of the current rehabilitation of the main Italian stations, being carried out by ''Grandi Stazioni'', a subsidiary of FS. The north side of the station is being reconstructed in order to construct a tunnel connecting with the [[Metropolitana di Genova|metro]] station of the same name which is still under construction, with completion planned for late 2010. The metro station will share access, pedestrian underpasses and part of the floor space of the main line station and will thus involve the complete renovation of the station.

==Genova Metro==
The north end of the station was rebuilt and connected with the [[Metropolitana di Genova|Genova Metro]] station, bearing the same name, in 2012. The newly built metro station offers access to the pedestrian walkways from the neighboring area of [[Borgo Incrociati]] and shares part of the floor space with the railway station. In 2013 there are still works in progress to repave the tunnels and open new commercial spaces in areas freed by precedent renewals.


==See also==
==See also==
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== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 02:18, 26 May 2024

Genova Brignole
The 1905 station building
General information
LocationPiazza Verdi
16120 Genova
Italy
Coordinates44°24′24″N 08°56′50″E / 44.40667°N 8.94722°E / 44.40667; 8.94722
Owned byRete Ferroviaria Italiana
Operated byCentostazioni
Line(s)(Rome-) Pisa-Genoa
Genoa-Milan
Turin-Genoa
Genoa-Ventimiglia (-France)
Platforms9 pass + 2 freight
Other information
IATA codeGEP
History
Opened1868
Rebuilt1905
Location
Genova Brignole is located in Liguria
Genova Brignole
Genova Brignole
Location in Liguria
Genova Brignole is located in Northern Italy
Genova Brignole
Genova Brignole
Location in Northern Italy
Genova Brignole is located in Italy
Genova Brignole
Genova Brignole
Location in Italy

Genova Brignole railway station is the second largest station of Genoa, northern Italy; it is located on Piazza Verdi in the town center at the foot of the Montesano hill (the main long-distance station is Genova Piazza Principe station). Brignole is used by about 60,000 passengers a day and 22,000,000 per year.[1]

History[edit]

The first station was built in 1868, but the current building was opened in 1905 for the Genoa international exposition.[citation needed] A project proposal was presented in 1902 by the engineer Giovanni Ottino that provided for a building of 105 metres (344 ft) in length, divided into three buildings on a central axis of symmetry. The building incorporates romantic "renaissance" themes of the French school of architecture, enriched by extensive decorations. The pilaster jambs and frames of the first floor are mostly white. The Roman-style facade, overlooking Piazza Verdi, is decorated with stucco and stone from the quarries of Montorfano. The walls of the rooms inside are decorated with frescoes by De Servi, Berroggio and Grifo.[1]

Current status[edit]

The station is on the line to Rome and trains operate from it to Milan, Turin, and the French border at Ventimiglia.

The station is composed of several levels:[1]

  • basement: central heating, store rooms and accommodation;
  • street level: ticket offices, shops, and Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) offices;
  • mezzanine: platform level, occupied by restaurants, waiting room, and local FS offices;
  • upstairs: FS headquarters offices and accommodation.

The station has 9 passenger platforms and 2 freight platforms. It is controlled by Grandi Stazioni, a subsidiary of FS, that took over the development of major Italian railway stations.

Genova Metro[edit]

The north end of the station was rebuilt and connected with the Genova Metro station, bearing the same name, in 2012. The newly built metro station offers access to the pedestrian walkways from the neighboring area of Borgo Incrociati and shares part of the floor space with the railway station. In 2013 there are still works in progress to repave the tunnels and open new commercial spaces in areas freed by precedent renewals.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Genova Brignole". Italy’s major stations. Ferrovie dello Stato. Archived from the original on 17 July 2012. Retrieved 2 January 2010.
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