Roma Termini station

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Roma Termini station, as seen from the air

Main concourse of Termini station seen from the side showing the sloping roof

Station Roma Termini is the main train station of Rome. It is named after the ancient Baths ("Terme") of Diocletian^{[citation needed]}, which lie across the street from the main entrance.

The station has regular train services to all major Italian cities and daily services to Paris, Munich and Basel. Roma Termini is one of the largest train stations in Europe.

Termini is also the main hub for public transport in Rome. The two Rome Metro lines A and B intersect at Termini, and a major bus station is located at Piazza Cinquecento, the square in front of the station.

History of Termini Station

On February 25th, 1863, opening ceremony by Pope Pius IX of temporary Termini Station as the terminus of the first line Rome and Naples railway.
On July 6th, 1868 opening ceremony by Pope Pius IX of the new Termini Station beginning works, projected by Salvatore Bianchi.