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More than 23 million people a year traverse the gleaming marble floors of Union Station. Built in Beaux-arts style architecture, Union Station is both a primary transportation outlet and one of the city’s finest accomplishments. It is the most visited site in Washington, D.C. Throughout the years the station has played a major role in welcoming visitors to the city. For instance, it has played host to 17 presidents and numerous foreign dignitaries.