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When commuters walk into the white stucco building with its red terra-cotta-tiled roof, two four-story towers, courtyard and balconies, it can be hard to believe they are in a Bronx subway station.
Yes, the East 180th Street Station, near the New York Botantical Garden, was designed to look like an Italian villa.
It's one of many stops in the system that are destinations in and of themselves - attractions worth visiting for everything from a glass oculus with a 53-foot diameter, a column-free platform, impeccable views of New York Harbor and some of the best artwork around.
These are some stations worth visiting whether you've got a train to catch or not:
Fulton Center
The new Fulton Center opened in November, meant to unify five subway stations with nine lines into one complex. The main draw is a glass oculus, with a 53-foot diameter, atop an atrium. The station is built in a steel and glass shell and has almost 1,000 aluminum panels to capture daylight throughout the year and reflect sunlight deep into the station. The French Gothic-style Corbin Building on John Street was also restored. About 300,000 riders on weekdays use the new stop - and many take pictures, posting them on social media sites such as Instagram.
34th Street-Hudson Yards
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