What the subway in Stockholm, which is called the world's longest art exhibition, looks like

Transportation is usually built pragmatically, with the lion's share of attention paid to its convenience, practicality, and safety. However, the subway in the Swedish capital Stockholm has been turned into a work of art.

Many tourists don't even need to visit museums and exhibitions because they get a dose of aesthetic pleasure on the way. According to the Express, Stockholm's Tunnelbana subway station is sometimes called "the world's longest art exhibition."

This not only makes the city's transportation unique and attracts visitors from all over the country but also puts passengers waiting for their train in a good mood.

Each metro station in Stockholm is distinctive. Travellers are greeted by Roman-style columns and stone sculptures from the Makalös Palace in the heart of the city near the station.

Some of the artistic solutions were inspired by important social issues, such as the struggle for women's rights, tolerance for minorities, or environmental protection.

For example, the Solna Center station imitates a sunset over a forest, which represents the desire to stop deforestation.

The walls of the subway are made as if passengers were descending into caves. Some of them are painted in bright colors that add surrealism.

This is one of the most favourite places for tourists to take pictures.