# Prix Versailles recognition for station architecture

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> Updated: 2026-10-02T16:29:31.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4.

The Colosseo-Fori Imperiali station on Rome’s Metro C line, inaugurated in December 2025, was nominated for the Prix Versailles 2026 in the ‘Passenger Stations’ category. Described as a ‘station-museum’ spanning four underground levels, the project was designed to integrate modern transit with ancient historical heritage.

By late September 2026, the station was named among the global finalists for the ‘World’s Most Beautiful Stations’ category. The Prix Versailles evaluates projects based on architectural excellence, innovation, cultural integration, and sustainability. The station is noted for its integration of archaeological discoveries found during its development, which are displayed within the facility.

In early October 2026, the Prix Versailles announced its selection of seven railway terminals as finalists, representing various continents including Australia, France, Italy, and Saudi Arabia. The Colosseo-Fori Imperiali station remains part of this international group of recognized projects.

The award ceremony is scheduled for December 10 at the UNESCO headquarters, where the final winners will be named. Three of the selected stations will receive additional world titles for Interior or Exterior design.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Prix Versailles announces 2026 railway architecture finalists

The Prix Versailles has named seven railway terminals as finalists for its 2026 architectural awards, including stations in Australia, France, Italy, and Saudi Arabia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prix-versailles-announces-2026-railway-architecture-finalists

### 2026-09-30: Prix Versailles announces finalists for most beautiful stations of 2026

The Prix Versailles has revealed the 2026 finalists for the World’s Most Beautiful Stations, featuring sites in Italy, Australia, and France.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prix-versailles-announces-finalists-for-most-beautiful-stations-of-2026

### 2026-09-28: Prix Versailles 2026 names seven world-class train stations

The Prix Versailles 2026 has named seven train stations worldwide for exceptional architectural design, including notable European winners in Rome, Naples, and Lyon.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prix-versailles-honors-beautiful-new-european-train-stations

### 2026-09-02: Colosseo-Fori Imperiali station nominated for Prix Versailles 2026

Rome's Colosseo-Fori Imperiali Metro C station has been nominated for the Prix Versailles 2026 architecture award in the Passenger Stations category.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colosseo-fori-imperiali-station-nominated-for-prix-versailles-2026

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