Khalid Bin Al Waleed Station, United Arab Emirates. (Image source: Playback / Panoramio)

Often the hurry and rush of everyday life does not allow us to pay attention to the details around us. This often happens with subway stations, especially among locals who use public transport daily.

When we are traveling, the sheer number of places we want to visit may also end up preventing us from admiring different spaces. But there are fascinating subway stations around the world - either for their modern architecture or for preserving some history underground.

Check out the gallery for the most impressive subway stations on the planet and remember to take a few hours to see such a special space where people usually spend just a few minutes.

Via TodaEla